Overview
MATALASCANAS wastewater treatment plant serves Almonte, Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 25,774. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The MATALASCANAS wastewater treatment plant is located in Matalascañas, a coastal town within the municipality of Almonte, in the province of Huelva, Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population equivalent of 25,774, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a plant in Spain, MATALASCANAS is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries from agglomerations of over 10,000 population equivalent. For plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 PE, the directive sets standards for biological oxygen demand and suspended solids removal. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating its scale. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via the nearby Guadalquivir River basin or directly through coastal outfalls. The surrounding area includes the Doñana National Park, a critical wetland ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect this ecologically sensitive region from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The MATALASCANAS plant is located near the Atlantic coast of Andalucía, within the Guadalquivir River basin. The treated wastewater likely discharges into the Atlantic Ocean, either directly or via coastal streams. The area includes the Doñana wetland complex, an ecologically sensitive region that supports a wide variety of aquatic life and serves as a crucial stopover for migratory birds. Effective treatment is vital to prevent eutrophication and protect this important coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The MATALASCANAS wastewater treatment plant is located in Matalascañas, a coastal town in the municipality of Almonte, in the province of Huelva, Andalucía, Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 25,774, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant is located within 50 km of the Atlantic coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into the Atlantic Ocean, either directly or via the Guadalquivir River basin.
As a Spanish plant, MATALASCANAS operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 PE discharging to coastal waters.
For agglomerations of 10,000 to 150,000 PE, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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