Overview
Monterrubio de la Serena wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Monterrubio de la Serena in Extremadura, Spain. It operates under EU regulations for small agglomerations.
The Monterrubio de la Serena wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Monterrubio de la Serena, in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,200 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU guidelines. As a Spanish facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Guadiana River basin. The Guadiana River flows southwest through Extremadura and Andalusia before reaching the Gulf of Cádiz (Atlantic Ocean). The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural activities make effective wastewater treatment important for protecting water quality and supporting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, one of the major rivers of the Iberian Peninsula. The Guadiana flows through Extremadura and forms part of the border between Spain and Portugal before emptying into the Gulf of Cádiz. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for agriculture in the region. Effective treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Monterrubio de la Serena, in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 7,200 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Guadiana River basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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