Overview
PRADO DEL REY wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Prado del Rey in Andalucía, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
PRADO DEL REY is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Sierra de Cádiz region of Andalucía, Spain. It serves the town of Prado del Rey, with a population of approximately 9,119 people. The plant is situated in an inland area, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, PRADO DEL REY is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies and estuaries for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with European environmental regulations. The treated effluent from PRADO DEL REY is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Guadalquivir River basin and the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems, and preventing pollution in downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadalquivir River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the Doñana wetlands. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory birds. The treatment plant helps maintain water quality in this sensitive environment, reducing nutrient loads and protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
PRADO DEL REY is located in the Sierra de Cádiz region of Andalucía, Spain, in the municipality of Prado del Rey. Its address is Polígono Industrial Cuatro Vientos, Prado del Rey, Cádiz.
The plant serves approximately 9,119 people in the town of Prado del Rey and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Guadalquivir River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a plant serving an agglomeration of over 2,000 population equivalent, PRADO DEL REY is required to provide secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This ensures the plant meets European standards for wastewater treatment before discharge.
In Spain, plants serving agglomerations of this size typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU directive requirements. Some may also include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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