Overview
ONTINYENT AGULLENT wastewater treatment plant serves Ontinyent in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 102,705 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ONTINYENT AGULLENT is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ontinyent, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 102,705, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from the coast, and its operations are integral to the local water management infrastructure. As a facility serving over 100,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving waters are sensitive. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Mediterranean Sea. The region's water resources are important for both ecological health and human use, and the plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the local environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river system, which flows through the Vall d'Albaida valley and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region with significant agricultural and ecological value. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects sensitive coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ONTINYENT AGULLENT is located in Ontinyent, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast.
The plant serves approximately 102,705 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local rivers that flow through the Vall d'Albaida valley and eventually reach the Mediterranean Sea.
As a large agglomeration serving over 100,000 people, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Spain, plants serving around 100,000 people typically provide secondary biological treatment, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. Compliance with the EU UWWTD ensures consistent treatment standards.
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