Overview
Pueblonuevo del Guadiana wastewater treatment plant serves the Talavera la Real area in Extremadura, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 8,000 residents under EU regulatory standards.
Pueblonuevo del Guadiana is a wastewater treatment plant located in Talavera la Real, within the province of Badajoz in Extremadura, Spain. The facility serves a population of around 8,000 people, contributing to the region's sanitation infrastructure. As a plant serving a medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), it is expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet environmental standards. The directive requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuarine environments, ensuring compliance with European water quality objectives. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Guadiana River basin, which flows through Extremadura and into the Gulf of Cádiz. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and biodiversity. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water resources.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Guadiana River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean. The Guadiana River is a vital watercourse for the region, supporting irrigated agriculture and wetland habitats. Downstream areas include ecologically sensitive zones that rely on good water quality for migratory birds and aquatic species. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain the ecological balance of the river and its estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Talavera la Real, in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. It serves the Pueblonuevo del Guadiana area.
The plant serves approximately 8,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Guadiana River basin, which flows through Extremadura and eventually reaches the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect receiving water bodies.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are generally required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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