Overview
Montánchez wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Montánchez in Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 8,400 residents.
The Montánchez wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Montánchez, in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 8,400 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification. As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Tagus River basin. The Tagus River flows westward through Spain and Portugal, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of this important river system.
Environmental context
The Montánchez plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, one of the Iberian Peninsula's major river systems. The Tagus flows through diverse landscapes, supporting agricultural and ecological communities. Downstream, the river enters Portugal and forms the Tagus Estuary, a vital habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the river and its estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The Montánchez wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Montánchez, in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 8,400 residents of Montánchez and the surrounding area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Tagus River basin. The Tagus River flows through Spain and Portugal to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter.
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