Overview
Morata de Tajuña wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Morata de Tajuña in the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 10,563.
The Morata de Tajuña wastewater treatment plant is located in the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain, serving the municipality of Morata de Tajuña. The plant handles wastewater for a population of around 10,563 residents, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under EU classification. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. It operates within Spain's national regulatory framework, which transposes the directive and is enforced by regional water authorities. The treated effluent is discharged into the Tajuña River, a tributary of the Jarama River, which flows into the Tagus River and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The Tajuña River supports local aquatic life and is part of the Tagus basin, one of the Iberian Peninsula's most important river systems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tajuña River, a tributary of the Jarama River, which flows into the Tagus River. The Tagus basin is a major hydrological system in Spain and Portugal, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and urban use. The river's health is influenced by upstream discharges and agricultural runoff, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Morata de Tajuña, in the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain, at Las Tierras Largas.
The plant serves approximately 10,563 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges into the Tajuña River, a tributary of the Jarama River, which flows into the Tagus River, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of this size (10,000-15,000 PE) require secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant operates under Spain's implementation of the directive, overseen by regional authorities.
For agglomerations of this scale, Spanish plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas, in compliance with the EU UWWTD.
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