Overview
POZUELO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Pozuelo in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 749, discharging 72.15 cubic meters of treated water.
The POZUELO wastewater treatment plant is located in Pozuelo, a town in the province of Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It serves a small population of 749 residents, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater in a rural inland setting. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent below 10,000. This level of treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local hydrological network, which ultimately drains into the Júcar River basin. The Júcar River flows eastward to the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this semi-arid region of Spain.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Júcar River basin, which flows through the Castilla-La Mancha region before reaching the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for native fish species such as the Júcar chub. The semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for maintaining ecological balance in the river system.
Frequently asked questions
The POZUELO plant is located in Pozuelo, a town in the province of Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The plant serves a population of 749 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water network that drains into the Júcar River basin, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
The plant operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for inland plants serving fewer than 10,000 people.
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