Overview
Monzón wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Monzón in Aragón, Spain, with a population equivalent of 22,891. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Monzón wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Monzón, in the province of Huesca, within the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain. The facility serves a population equivalent of approximately 22,891, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union regulations. As a Spanish treatment plant, Monzón operates under 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 stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards as a minimum. The treated effluent from the Monzón plant is discharged into the Cinca River, a major tributary of the Segre River, which flows into the Ebro River and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The Cinca River supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and recreation in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this river system.
Environmental context
The Monzón plant discharges into the Cinca River, a tributary of the Segre River, which joins the Ebro River before reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The Cinca River supports a variety of fish species and is used for agricultural irrigation downstream. Protecting water quality in this river is essential for maintaining the ecological balance of the Ebro basin, one of Spain's most important river systems.
Frequently asked questions
The Monzón wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Monzón, in the province of Huesca, within the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain.
The Monzón plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 22,891 people.
The treated wastewater from the Monzón plant is discharged into the Cinca River, which flows into the Segre and then the Ebro River, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish treatment plant, Monzón operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are typically required to have secondary treatment, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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