Overview
Montehermoso wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 8,000 people in Extremadura, Spain. The facility discharges into local waterways under EU regulatory standards.
The Montehermoso wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Montehermoso, in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. It serves a population of around 8,000 residents, making it a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. 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 receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Alagón River, a tributary of the Tagus River. The Tagus eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, and the plant helps protect local water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Alagón River basin, which feeds into the Tagus River, one of the Iberian Peninsula's major rivers. The Tagus flows westward through Spain and Portugal, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean at the Tagus Estuary near Lisbon. This estuary is an ecologically important area supporting diverse bird life and fisheries. Proper wastewater treatment in Montehermoso helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads that could otherwise impact downstream water quality and sensitive habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Montehermoso WWTP is located in Montehermoso, in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. Its address is Camino Romero a la Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Valdefuentes.
The plant serves approximately 8,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Alagón River, a tributary of the Tagus River, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
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 and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are generally required to have secondary treatment, unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may necessitate more advanced treatment.
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