Overview
MEDELLIN wastewater treatment plant serves Medellín, Extremadura, Spain, with a population of 7,800. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
The MEDELLIN wastewater treatment plant is located in Medellín, a municipality in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. Serving a population of 7,800, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, managing domestic sewage from the local community. As a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, the plant is required to provide appropriate treatment before discharge. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Guadiana River basin, which flows through Extremadura and eventually reaches the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean. The Guadiana River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The MEDELLIN plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, which flows southwest through Extremadura and forms part of the border between Spain and Portugal before emptying into the Gulf of Cádiz. The river supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds, making it ecologically significant. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this transboundary river system.
Frequently asked questions
The MEDELLIN plant is located in Medellín, a municipality in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,800 people in the Medellín area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Guadiana River basin, which flows through Extremadura and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cádiz.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, the MEDELLIN plant, serving a population of 7,800, is classified as a small agglomeration. Such plants are required to provide appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to protect receiving water bodies.
For small agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is standard to meet EU directive requirements. This involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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