Palma del Condado, La Palma del Condado

Overview

Palma del Condado wastewater treatment plant serves La Palma del Condado, Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 10,365. The plant discharges into local water bodies under EU regulatory frameworks.

The Palma del Condado wastewater treatment plant is located in La Palma del Condado, within the province of Huelva in Andalucía, Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 10,365, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 1.00, indicating the plant's scale. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards to protect receiving water bodies. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Guadalquivir River basin or nearby coastal systems. The region's aquatic ecosystems, including the Doñana wetlands and the Gulf of Cádiz, benefit from proper wastewater treatment, supporting biodiversity and water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.

Environmental context

The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean through the Guadalquivir River basin or adjacent coastal systems. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas such as the Doñana wetlands, a critical habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this region, which supports diverse flora and fauna and is important for local fisheries and tourism.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located on the road from La Palma del Condado to Valverde del Camino, in the municipality of La Palma del Condado, within the El Condado region of Huelva province, Andalucía, Spain.

The plant serves a population equivalent of 10,365, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.

The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, likely via the Guadalquivir River basin or nearby coastal systems.

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 and sets standards for discharge quality.

Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent in sensitive areas typically require secondary treatment. In Spain, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect coastal and inland waters.