Overview
Puerto Lumbreras wastewater treatment plant serves 13,073 people in the Región de Murcia, Spain. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for inland communities.
The Puerto Lumbreras wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Puerto Lumbreras, within the Alto Guadalentín area of the Región de Murcia, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 13,073 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Mediterranean Sea via the Segura River basin. This region is semi-arid, making water reclamation and quality management important for local agriculture and ecosystems. The plant's operation supports the protection of downstream aquatic habitats and groundwater resources.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Segura River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea near Guardamar del Segura. This semi-arid region relies on careful water management to sustain irrigated agriculture and natural wetlands. The downstream environment includes sensitive coastal lagoons and marine habitats that benefit from regulated nutrient and pollutant loads.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in La Plata, Puerto Lumbreras, in the Alto Guadalentín area of the Región de Murcia, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 13,073 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Segura River basin, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for inland agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people in inland areas typically require secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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