Overview
ROJALES CIUDAD DE QUESADA 2 is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Rojales, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, serving a population of 1,007. It discharges 81.91 cubic meters of treated water daily.
ROJALES CIUDAD DE QUESADA 2 is a wastewater treatment facility located in Rojales, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. The plant serves a small population of 1,007 and is part of the municipal infrastructure for the area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 3,900 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 81.91 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well below its capacity. As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on the sensitivity of receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Segura River basin. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural activities make water quality management crucial for protecting downstream ecosystems and supporting water reuse.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Guardamar del Segura. This coastal area supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological zone. The advanced treatment helps protect the sensitive marine environment from nutrient pollution, which can cause eutrophication in coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Rojales, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain, specifically at Calle San Miguel in the Urbanización Pueblo Lucero area.
The plant serves a population of 1,007 people, making it a small-scale facility within the municipal wastewater system.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Segura River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, exceeding the secondary treatment requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. Advanced treatment is typical for plants discharging into sensitive areas like the Mediterranean coast.
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