Overview
Montoro wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Montoro in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 15,024. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Montoro wastewater treatment plant is located in Montoro, a town in the province of Córdoba, Andalucía, southern Spain. The facility serves a population equivalent of approximately 15,024, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish plant, Montoro 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Guadalquivir River basin, which flows southwest through Andalucía to the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of Cádiz. This river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The Montoro plant discharges into the Guadalquivir River basin, a major waterway in southern Spain that drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cádiz. The Guadalquivir supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The river's lower reaches include ecologically sensitive wetlands that depend on good water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Montoro wastewater treatment plant is located in Montoro, a town in the province of Córdoba, Andalucía, southern Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 15,024 people.
The treated effluent from the Montoro plant is discharged into the Guadalquivir River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the Montoro plant, serving a population of 15,024, is classified as a medium agglomeration and is required to provide secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are in a sensitive area, more advanced treatment may be needed.
In Spain, wastewater treatment plants serving agglomerations of 10,000 to 100,000 population equivalent typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, in line with EU directives. Some plants may also include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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