Overview
Maguilla wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Maguilla in Extremadura, Spain, providing secondary treatment for a population of 2,700. The plant discharges treated water into the local watershed.
The Maguilla wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Maguilla, in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 2,700 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 4,000 m³/day, and the reported discharge volume is 489.37 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, contributing to the health of the surrounding watershed. Extremadura is a region known for its natural landscapes and water resources, including the Guadiana River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting local water quality and supporting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Guadiana River basin. The Guadiana River flows through Extremadura and southern Spain before reaching the Gulf of Cadiz in the Atlantic Ocean. The region supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Maguilla, a municipality in the province of Badajoz, in the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. Its address is Camino de Valencia de las Torres a Maguilla.
The plant serves approximately 2,700 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This level of treatment meets the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for discharges into freshwater.
The plant has a designed capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per day, with a reported discharge volume of 489.37 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates well below its maximum capacity.
As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge. For small agglomerations like Maguilla, secondary treatment is the minimum requirement for freshwater discharges.
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