Overview
Navalmoral de la Mata wastewater treatment plant serves 25,000 people in Extremadura, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Navalmoral de la Mata wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Navalmoral de la Mata, in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 25,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Tagus River basin, one of the major river systems in the Iberian Peninsula. The Tagus River flows westward through Spain and Portugal, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The plant plays a key role in protecting the ecological health of this important river basin.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Tagus River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and human consumption. The Tagus River is one of the longest rivers in the Iberian Peninsula, flowing through several protected areas and wetlands. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Navalmoral de la Mata, in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 25,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Tagus River basin and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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