Overview
ROJALES DONA PEPA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Rojales, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, serving a population of 3,965. It discharges treated water near the Mediterranean coast.
ROJALES DONA PEPA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the urbanisation Doña Pepa, Rojales, in the Baix Segura / Vega Baja region of Alicante, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant serves a population of 3,965 and is situated within 10 km of the Mediterranean coast, making it a coastal facility. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 8,565 m³/day, with a reported discharge volume of 247.49 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage network that ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal waters of the Costa Blanca, a region known for its tourism and marine biodiversity. By providing advanced treatment, it helps reduce nutrient loads and safeguard water quality in the sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea via the Vega Baja del Segura region. The coastal waters near Rojales support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimise nutrient pollution, protecting seagrass meadows and other sensitive habitats from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
ROJALES DONA PEPA is located in the Doña Pepa urbanisation, Rojales, in the province of Alicante, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,965 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local drainage network within the Segura River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment based on population served and receiving water sensitivity. Its advanced treatment aligns with requirements for coastal discharges to protect marine environments.
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