Overview
NAMBROCA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Nambroca in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It handles wastewater from approximately 8,000 residents.
The NAMBROCA wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Nambroca, within the province of Toledo in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 8,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification standards. As a Spanish wastewater treatment facility, the plant operates under the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Tagus River basin, one of the Iberian Peninsula's major river systems. The Tagus River flows westward through Spain and Portugal before reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course.
Environmental context
The NAMBROCA plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, which flows through central Spain and Portugal to the Atlantic Ocean. The Tagus River supports a variety of fish species, including the endangered European eel, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The river's ecological health is influenced by agricultural runoff and urban discharges, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality in this transboundary basin.
Frequently asked questions
The NAMBROCA plant is located in the municipality of Nambroca, in the province of Toledo, within the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 8,000 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Tagus River basin, helping to protect the water quality of the Tagus River and its downstream ecosystems.
As a Spanish facility serving about 8,000 people, the plant falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 8,000 people typically require secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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