Overview
Peñaranda de Bracamonte wastewater treatment plant serves the town in Castilla y León, Spain, with a population equivalent of 10,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Peñaranda de Bracamonte wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Peñaranda de Bracamonte, in the province of Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 10,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Duero River basin, which flows westward into the Atlantic Ocean via Portugal. The Duero basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and ecological resource in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Duero River basin, which flows through Spain and Portugal before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Duero is a major river supporting irrigation, drinking water, and habitats for species such as the Iberian barbel and European eel. Downstream ecosystems depend on adequate treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Peñaranda de Bracamonte, in the province of Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 10,000 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Duero River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of 10,000 PE.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 PE typically require secondary treatment, and possibly tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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