Overview
POZOBLANCO wastewater treatment plant serves Añora, Córdoba, in Andalucía, Spain. It handles a population of approximately 26,396 under EU regulatory standards.
The POZOBLANCO wastewater treatment plant is located in Añora, Córdoba, within the autonomous community of Andalucía, Spain. It serves a population of around 26,396, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are subject to Spanish and European environmental standards. As a facility serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, the plant is expected to comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations. The plant discharges into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Guadalquivir River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cádiz. The Guadalquivir basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in southern Spain. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that feed into the Guadalquivir River basin, one of Spain's major river systems. The Guadalquivir flows through Andalucía and discharges into the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of Cádiz. This basin supports a variety of aquatic species and is ecologically sensitive, particularly in its lower reaches where wetlands and estuaries provide critical habitat for migratory birds and fish. The plant's treatment standards help mitigate nutrient loading and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The POZOBLANCO plant is located in Añora, Córdoba, in the autonomous community of Andalucía, Spain. Its address is Carretera de Alcaracejos a Pozoblanco, Añora, Córdoba, 14400.
The plant serves a population of approximately 26,396 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Guadalquivir River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cádiz.
As a Spanish facility serving over 10,000 people, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for such agglomerations and may require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people are generally required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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