Overview
ORIHUELA RINCON DE BONANZA wastewater treatment plant serves 6,768 people in Orihuela, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
ORIHUELA RINCON DE BONANZA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Orihuela, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. The plant serves a population of 6,768, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its designed capacity is 1.00 volume units, reflecting its role in managing local municipal wastewater. 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 (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. This regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets European standards for wastewater treatment before discharge, protecting both public health and the environment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Segura River basin. The Segura River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and ecosystems in the Vega Baja region. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain water quality in the river and downstream coastal areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Segura River basin, which flows through the Vega Baja region of Alicante before reaching the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal watershed supports irrigated agriculture and wetlands that provide habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species. The Mediterranean Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution from wastewater discharges.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Orihuela, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain, specifically in the Vega Baja del Segura area.
The plant serves a population of 6,768 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's discharge contributes to the local water cycle and supports downstream ecosystems.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations serving between 2,000 and 10,000 PE.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving agglomerations of this size (2,000-10,000 PE) are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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