Overview
MEDINA DEL CAMPO wastewater treatment plant serves Medina del Campo, Castilla y León, Spain, with a population of approximately 45,200. The plant operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The MEDINA DEL CAMPO wastewater treatment plant is located in Medina del Campo, a town in the province of Valladolid, within the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 45,200, classifying it as a medium 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 directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. Compliance with national and EU standards is expected. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Duero River basin. The Duero River flows westward through Spain and Portugal, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean at Porto. The surrounding region is primarily agricultural, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Duero River basin, which flows through the Castilla y León region and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The Duero supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and communities. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this basin, reducing nutrient loads and protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Medina del Campo, in the province of Valladolid, within the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 45,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Duero River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 150,000 are typically required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum standard.
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