Overview
RIO GUATEN wastewater treatment plant serves Torrejón de Velasco in the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain, treating wastewater for a population of approximately 41,000.
RIO GUATEN is a wastewater treatment plant located in Torrejón de Velasco, within the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain. The facility serves a population of around 41,000 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Spanish and European regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent is discharged into the local water system. As a plant in Spain, RIO GUATEN 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 advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The treated wastewater from RIO GUATEN ultimately flows into the Tagus River basin, which is a major watercourse in the Iberian Peninsula. The Tagus River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture, industry, and drinking water downstream. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of this important river system and the surrounding environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The Tagus River supports a variety of aquatic life, including fish species such as barbel and nase, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The river's ecological health is vital for the surrounding agricultural lands and urban areas. Proper wastewater treatment at RIO GUATEN helps maintain water quality and supports the ecological balance of the basin.
Frequently asked questions
RIO GUATEN is located in Torrejón de Velasco, in the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain. The address is Camino de Esquivias, Los Olivos, Torrejón de Velasco, 28990.
The plant serves approximately 41,013 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately flows into the Tagus River basin. The plant's discharge is regulated under Spanish and EU environmental standards.
The plant helps protect the Tagus River basin, a major watercourse in Spain and Portugal that supports diverse ecosystems and provides water for various uses.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, RIO GUATEN falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be needed.
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