Overview
OLIVA DE LA FRONTERA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Oliva de la Frontera in Extremadura, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 14,500 residents under EU regulatory standards.
OLIVA DE LA FRONTERA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Huerta del Moro, Oliva de la Frontera, within the Sierra Suroeste region of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The facility serves a population of around 14,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU guidelines. As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Guadiana River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, which flows southwest through Extremadura and into the Gulf of Cádiz. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and biodiversity. The treatment plant helps maintain water quality in this semi-arid region, where water resources are critical for both human use and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Huerta del Moro, Oliva de la Frontera, in the Sierra Suroeste region of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 14,500 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU guidelines.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Guadiana River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. Spanish plants comply through biological treatment processes.
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