PATERNA DE LA RIVERA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Paterna de Rivera, Cádiz

PATERNA DE LA RIVERA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Paterna de Rivera, a municipality in the province of Cádiz, Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 9,875 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from the coast, and operates within the regional water management framework of Andalucía. As a Spanish facility, PATERNA DE LA RIVERA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is expected to comply with national and EU standards for effluent quality and environmental protection. The treated effluent from PATERNA DE LA RIVERA likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Guadalete-Barbate basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for local agriculture and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the broader Gulf of Cádiz area.

PATERNA DE LA RIVERA is located in the Guadalete-Barbate river basin in Andalucía, Spain. The treated wastewater likely discharges into a local tributary that flows into the Guadalete River or directly into the Barbate River, both of which drain into the Atlantic Ocean near the Strait of Gibraltar. This coastal region supports diverse marine and estuarine habitats, including seagrass meadows and migratory bird routes. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological integrity of these sensitive downstream environments.