Overview
Moratalla wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Moratalla in the Region of Murcia, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 7,700 under EU regulatory standards.
The Moratalla wastewater treatment plant is located in the Noroeste comarca of the Region of Murcia, Spain, serving the town of Moratalla and its surrounding area. The facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by the regional water authority, ensuring compliance with Spanish and European environmental regulations. With a population served of around 7,700, the plant falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) classification for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent. This directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard, and in sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be applied. The plant's design and operation align with these requirements to protect local water resources. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Segura River is a vital water resource for the region, supporting agriculture and ecosystems in a semi-arid climate. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Segura River, which flows through the Murcia region and empties into the Mediterranean Sea near Guardamar del Segura. The Segura basin is ecologically important, supporting riparian habitats and irrigated agriculture in a water-scarce area. Downstream ecosystems rely on consistent water quality, making effective wastewater treatment essential for biodiversity and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Camino a Fuente la Negra in Moratalla, in the Noroeste comarca of the Region of Murcia, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 7,700 people in the municipality of Moratalla and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Segura River basin, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
As a plant serving an agglomeration between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum.
In Spain, plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal in sensitive areas, to comply with EU directives and national water quality standards.
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