Overview
POZO ALCON wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Pozo Alcón in Andalucía, Spain, with a population of 7,800. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
POZO ALCON is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pozo Alcón, a municipality in the province of Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,800 residents, placing it in the category of small to medium agglomerations 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 appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Guadalquivir River basin, a major hydrological system in southern Spain. This river flows through Andalucía and into the Atlantic Ocean near Sanlúcar de Barrameda, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural water use.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadalquivir River basin, which is the longest river in Andalucía and a vital water resource for the region. The downstream environment includes the Guadalquivir marshes and the Doñana area, an ecologically sensitive region that supports migratory birds and diverse aquatic life. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect water quality in this important basin.
Frequently asked questions
POZO ALCON is located in Pozo Alcón, a municipality in the province of Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. The address is Camino del Pocico, Pozo Alcón, Jaén, Andalucía, 23485.
The plant serves approximately 7,800 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Guadalquivir River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant, POZO ALCON operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 7,800 people (a small agglomeration) are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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