Overview
Motilla del Palancar wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Motilla del Palancar in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 10,000 residents.
The Motilla del Palancar wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Motilla del Palancar, in the Castilla-La Mancha region of central Spain. The facility serves a population of around 10,000 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant serving a population equivalent of 10,000, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries. The directive sets the minimum standards for such facilities. The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Júcar River basin, which flows eastward into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that is part of the Júcar River basin. The Júcar River flows through eastern Spain and empties into the Mediterranean Sea near Cullera. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the river's ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Motilla del Palancar, a town in the province of Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Its address is Lomas de la Rambla, Motilla del Palancar, 16200.
The plant serves approximately 10,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that is part of the Júcar River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas that may require tertiary treatment.
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