Overview
PRADEJON wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Pradejón in La Rioja, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,203 under Spanish and EU regulatory frameworks.
PRADEJON is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pradejón, La Rioja, Spain, serving a population of about 2,203. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities in the Ebro River basin. As a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is required to provide appropriate treatment to protect the receiving environment. Spanish regulations transpose the directive, mandating secondary treatment for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Ebro River, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Ebro Delta. The delta is an ecologically important area supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Ebro River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea through the Ebro Delta. The delta is a critical habitat for numerous bird species and supports extensive rice farming. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The PRADEJON wastewater treatment plant is located in Pradejón, a municipality in the autonomous community of La Rioja, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,203 people in the Pradejón area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Ebro River basin, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations to protect inland waters.
For small agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is typically required for freshwater discharges, as mandated by EU and national regulations.
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