Overview
Moncofa wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Moncofa in the Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It is located near the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day.
The Moncofa wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Moncofa, in the province of Castellón, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 19,058 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meters per day, and it operates within the regulatory framework of Spanish water law, which transposes the EU directive. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The surrounding area includes coastal ecosystems and agricultural lands, making proper treatment essential for protecting marine water quality and supporting local biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Mediterranean Sea via local drainage channels. The coastal waters near Moncofa support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fishing. Proper wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and protects seagrass meadows and other sensitive habitats along the Castellón coast.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Moncofa, in the province of Castellón, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, near the coast.
The plant serves approximately 19,058 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local drainage channels that flow into the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and is implemented through Spanish national legislation.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 people must provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas.
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