Overview
Moraleja wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Moraleja in Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 14,100 people, supporting local sanitation and environmental protection.
The Moraleja wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Moraleja, in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 14,100 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area. 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 discharge enters sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and European standards. The treated effluent from the Moraleja plant is discharged into a local watercourse, which eventually flows into the Tagus River basin. The Tagus River is one of the longest rivers in the Iberian Peninsula, draining into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The Moraleja plant discharges into a local tributary that feeds into the Tagus River basin. The Tagus River flows westward through Spain and Portugal, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and urban areas. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could impact downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Moraleja wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Moraleja, in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 14,100 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Tagus River basin, eventually reaching 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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment, and tertiary treatment may be needed if discharging into sensitive areas.
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