Overview
NULES VILLAVIEJA wastewater treatment plant serves Nules, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 26,180 people and is located near the Mediterranean coast.
NULES VILLAVIEJA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Nules, a municipality in the province of Castellón, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant serves a population of about 26,180 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. Its location near the Mediterranean coast means treated effluent ultimately discharges into the Mediterranean Sea. As a Spanish plant, NULES VILLAVIEJA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance with national and EU standards ensures adequate treatment before discharge. Given its proximity to the coast, treated water likely flows into the Mediterranean Sea via local streams or drainage networks. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and coastal fisheries that are ecologically and economically important in the region.
Environmental context
NULES VILLAVIEJA is situated in the Comunitat Valenciana, a region with a Mediterranean climate and a coastline along the Balearic Sea. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including seagrass beds and fish nurseries, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality in the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
NULES VILLAVIEJA is located in Nules, a municipality in the province of Castellón, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant's address is el Caminàs, Nules, la Plana Baixa, Castelló / Castellón, Comunitat Valenciana, 12520.
The plant serves approximately 26,180 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant is located within 50 km of the Mediterranean coast, so treated wastewater likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the Mediterranean Sea. Coastal discharge is common in this region.
As a Spanish plant, NULES VILLAVIEJA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance is enforced by Spanish authorities.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to have secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be needed to remove nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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