Overview
Mohedas de Granadilla wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Mohedas de Granadilla in Extremadura, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 3,100.
The Mohedas de Granadilla wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Mohedas de Granadilla, in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 3,100 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,100 m³/day, matching the population served. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the protection of the Alagón River basin, which flows into the Tagus River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Alagón River basin, a tributary of the Tagus River. The Tagus is one of the longest rivers in the Iberian Peninsula, flowing through Spain and Portugal to the Atlantic Ocean. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and recreation. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants, protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mohedas de Granadilla, in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 3,100 residents.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant discharges into the Alagón River basin, a tributary of the Tagus River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations of this size (under 10,000 population equivalent) are required to provide secondary treatment or equivalent.
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