Overview
MALPARTIDA DE CACERES wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Malpartida de Cáceres in Extremadura, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 7,900 residents.
The MALPARTIDA DE CACERES wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Malpartida de Cáceres, within the province of Cáceres in the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. The facility serves a population of around 7,900 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under European Union classification. As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality objectives. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that form part of the Tagus River basin, one of the Iberian Peninsula's major river systems. The Tagus River flows westward through Spain and Portugal, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The plant plays a key role in protecting the ecological health of these waters, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The Tagus River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The surrounding Extremadura region is characterized by Mediterranean climate and agricultural land use, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality in the river and its tributaries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Malpartida de Cáceres, in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 7,900 residents in the town of Malpartida de Cáceres.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Tagus River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving agglomerations of 7,900 people are required to provide secondary treatment. The plant complies with these standards to protect the Tagus River basin.
In Spain, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU regulatory requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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