Overview
QUINTANA DE LA SERENA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Quintana de la Serena in Extremadura, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 11,700.
The QUINTANA DE LA SERENA wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Quintana de la Serena, in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The facility serves a population of around 11,700 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union classification. As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Guadiana River basin. The Guadiana River flows westward through Extremadura and into the Gulf of Cádiz (Atlantic Ocean), supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Guadiana River basin, which is one of the major river systems in the Iberian Peninsula. The Guadiana River flows through Extremadura and into the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of Cádiz. The river supports important aquatic habitats and is used for irrigation and drinking water supply. Downstream areas include the Guadiana Estuary, which is ecologically sensitive and supports migratory bird populations.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Quintana de la Serena, in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The address is Camino de Taramón.
The plant serves approximately 11,700 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Guadiana River basin. The Guadiana River flows into the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of Cádiz.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. In Spain, this typically involves biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters.
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