Overview
QUART BENAGER wastewater treatment plant serves València, Spain, with a population equivalent of 251,288. It is located in the Comunitat Valenciana region and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
QUART BENAGER is a wastewater treatment plant serving the city of València in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. With a population served of 251,288, it is classified as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is situated in the southern part of València, near the Faitanar area, and plays a critical role in managing municipal wastewater for this major Mediterranean city. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas under the EU directive. The designed capacity volume is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a substantial infrastructure. The plant's operational context is shaped by Spain's national transposition of the EU directive, which mandates compliance with discharge standards for organic matter, nutrients, and suspended solids. The treated effluent from QUART BENAGER is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea via the local drainage network, likely through the Turia River or coastal outfalls. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are part of the Western Mediterranean basin, which is ecologically sensitive due to tourism, fishing, and coastal habitats. The plant's performance directly affects water quality in the València coastal area, a region known for its beaches and marine biodiversity.
Environmental context
QUART BENAGER discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea via the Turia River basin or nearby coastal outfalls. The receiving waters are part of the Western Mediterranean, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient loading and pollution. The coastal zone supports seagrass meadows, fish nurseries, and migratory bird habitats, requiring stringent treatment to prevent eutrophication and protect marine life.
Frequently asked questions
QUART BENAGER is located in València, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain, near the Faitanar area in the southern part of the city.
QUART BENAGER serves a population equivalent of 251,288, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via the Turia River or coastal outfalls, contributing to the region's marine water quality.
As a Spanish plant, QUART BENAGER operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for large agglomerations and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Spain typically provide secondary biological treatment, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Mediterranean coastal zone.
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