Overview
PULPI wastewater treatment plant serves La Fuente, Pulpí, in Andalucía, Spain. It is located within 50 km of the coast and serves a population of 5,762.
The PULPI wastewater treatment plant is located in La Fuente, a locality within the municipality of Pulpí, in the province of Almería, Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,762 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant in Spain, PULPI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity volume is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a modest scale. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The plant's proximity to the Mediterranean coast (within 50 km) means its treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural activity make water quality management important for protecting coastal ecosystems and supporting local water resources.
Environmental context
The PULPI plant is situated in the Almanzora River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of Almería. The downstream environment includes coastal wetlands and marine habitats that support diverse aquatic life. The region's water resources are under pressure from agriculture and tourism, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining ecological balance and preventing nutrient enrichment in coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The PULPI plant is located in La Fuente, a locality within the municipality of Pulpí, in the province of Almería, Andalucía, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,762 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse within the Almanzora River basin, which flows to the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant, PULPI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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