Overview
PEDRONERAS LAS wastewater treatment plant serves Las Pedroñeras in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,405 residents, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
PEDRONERAS LAS is a wastewater treatment plant located in El Poyato, Las Pedroñeras, in the Castilla-La Mancha region of Spain. The facility serves a population of around 9,405 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its inland location places it away from coastal discharge points, with treated water likely directed to local watercourses. As a Spanish plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, PEDRONERAS LAS operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size, typically secondary treatment, unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may necessitate more advanced treatment. The plant's design and operational details align with national and EU standards for small communities. The treated effluent from PEDRONERAS LAS is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Tagus River basin. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural landscape make water quality management crucial for sustaining local ecosystems and downstream water resources. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Záncara River and its tributaries from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Záncara River, a tributary of the Guadiana River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation in the La Mancha region. The semi-arid climate means that maintaining water quality is critical for both ecological health and agricultural use, as the river system is sensitive to nutrient loading from wastewater.
Frequently asked questions
PEDRONERAS LAS is located in El Poyato, Las Pedroñeras, in the province of Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 9,405 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Záncara River, a tributary of the Guadiana River, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For small to medium agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect water quality.
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