Overview
MAZAGON wastewater treatment plant serves a population of 7,060 in Spain. Located near the coast, it operates under EU regulations for small agglomerations.
MAZAGON is a wastewater treatment plant in Spain, serving a population of 7,060. The plant is situated near the southwestern coast, within 50 km of the Atlantic Ocean, and its exact location is at coordinates 37.105, -6.803. As a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is required to provide secondary treatment or equivalent. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the Atlantic Ocean, contributing to the protection of coastal and marine ecosystems. The surrounding region includes sensitive habitats that benefit from regulated wastewater treatment.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the Atlantic coast of Spain, within the Guadalquivir basin or adjacent coastal drainage. Treated wastewater likely flows into small streams or directly to the Atlantic, affecting nearshore marine environments. The area supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds, making proper treatment essential for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The MAZAGON plant is located in Spain, near the southwestern coast at coordinates 37.105, -6.803, within 50 km of the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant serves a population of 7,060, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Atlantic Ocean, though specific discharge details are not publicly available.
As a Spanish facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalent in coastal areas must provide secondary treatment or equivalent to protect marine environments.
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