POBLA DE FARNALS Wastewater Treatment Plant, Massamagrell, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain

POBLA DE FARNALS is a wastewater treatment plant serving the municipality of Massamagrell and surrounding areas in the Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. With a population served of 231,975, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations, requiring advanced treatment to protect sensitive coastal waters. As a plant of this scale in Spain, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or equivalent units), indicating its infrastructure is sized for significant flow. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, a sensitive marine environment. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the coastal waters of the Valencian coast, which support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries. Its operation helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient loading. The Valencian coast features important seagrass meadows and marine habitats that depend on good water quality. The plant's location near the coast means treated effluent directly influences nearshore ecosystems, including beaches and recreational areas.