Overview
Montealegre del Castillo wastewater treatment plant in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, serves about 7,000 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 538 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The Montealegre del Castillo wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Montealegre del Castillo, in the province of Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,000 residents, reflecting its role as a medium-sized municipal treatment plant in the region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) or additional polishing steps to meet stringent effluent quality standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local hydrological network, which ultimately drains into the Segura River basin and reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of the Segura River and its associated aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Segura River basin, which flows through southeastern Spain before reaching the Mediterranean Sea. This region is characterized by a semi-arid climate, making water resources particularly sensitive to pollution. The advanced treatment provided by the plant helps reduce nutrient loads and other contaminants, protecting the downstream aquatic ecosystem and supporting biodiversity in the Segura River and its coastal outlet.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Montealegre del Castillo, a municipality in the province of Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which include additional steps beyond secondary treatment such as nutrient removal to meet high effluent quality standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local drainage network that feeds into the Segura River basin, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant serving about 7,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant exceeds this by providing advanced treatment.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU criteria.
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