Overview
RIBERA DEL FRESNO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Ribera del Fresno in Extremadura, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,000 residents under EU regulatory standards.
RIBERA DEL FRESNO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Ribera del Fresno, within the province of Badajoz in Extremadura, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,000 people, making it a small to medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As a facility in Spain, the plant operates under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory requirements. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Guadiana River basin, which flows westward into the Atlantic Ocean. The Guadiana River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and ecosystems in the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, which flows through Extremadura and into the Atlantic Ocean. The Guadiana River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The region's Mediterranean climate with seasonal rainfall means that maintaining water quality is crucial for both ecological health and agricultural use downstream.
Frequently asked questions
RIBERA DEL FRESNO is located in the town of Ribera del Fresno, in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 6,000 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Guadiana River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant serving about 6,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.
For small to medium agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is standard under the EU UWWTD. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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