Overview
MANCOMUNITAT DEL MARQUESAT is a wastewater treatment plant serving Catadau in the Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It serves a population of 42,132 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units.
MANCOMUNITAT DEL MARQUESAT is a wastewater treatment plant located in Catadau, within the la Ribera Alta comarca of the Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant serves a population of 42,132, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Júcar River basin. The region's water resources support agricultural irrigation and ecological habitats, making effective treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Júcar River basin, which flows eastward into the Mediterranean Sea. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic ecosystems and are used for irrigation in the fertile Ribera Alta region. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and maintains water quality for downstream communities and habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Catadau, in the la Ribera Alta comarca of the Comunitat Valenciana, Spain.
The plant serves a population of 42,132, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Júcar River basin, which flows to the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish facility serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment needed if discharging into sensitive areas.
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