Overview
PIEDRALAVES wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Piedralaves in Castilla y León, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 10,918 people, supporting the local community and environment.
The PIEDRALAVES wastewater treatment plant is located in Piedralaves, a town in the province of Ávila, within the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 10,918 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Spanish and European wastewater regulations. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the scope of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's operational details, including specific treatment processes and capacity, are managed by the local water authority to ensure compliance with these regulations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water environment, which ultimately drains into the Tiétar River, a tributary of the Tagus River. The Tagus River flows westward through Spain and Portugal, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the Tiétar River and downstream ecosystems from pollution, supporting aquatic life and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The PIEDRALAVES plant discharges into the Tiétar River basin, which flows into the Tagus River, one of the longest rivers in the Iberian Peninsula. The Tagus River supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important water resource for agriculture and urban areas. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed, which is home to species such as the Iberian barbel and various waterfowl.
Frequently asked questions
The PIEDRALAVES plant is located in Piedralaves, a town in the province of Ávila, within the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 10,918 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, which flows into the Tiétar River, a tributary of the Tagus River, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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