MONTESINOS Wastewater Treatment Plant, Los Montesinos, Comunitat Valenciana

MONTESINOS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Los Montesinos, in the Baix Segura / Vega Baja region of Alicante, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant is situated in a coastal area, less than 10 km from the Mediterranean Sea, and was designed to serve the local population. It is currently closed and no longer operational. As a secondary treatment facility, MONTESINOS would have provided biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), secondary treatment is the standard requirement for inland discharges, while coastal areas may require primary treatment. However, the plant's closure means it no longer contributes to local wastewater management. Given its coastal proximity, treated effluent likely discharged into the Mediterranean Sea via local drainage channels. The Vega Baja region is an agricultural area with ecological significance, supporting diverse aquatic life in its wetlands and coastal lagoons. The closure of this plant may have implications for local water quality and ecosystem health.

The plant is located in the Vega Baja region, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Segura River and its associated wetlands. This coastal area includes ecologically sensitive habitats that support diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The closure of the plant may affect local water quality, but the region's wastewater is now likely managed by other facilities in the area.