ROJALES LO PEPIN Wastewater Treatment Plant, Rojales, Spain

ROJALES LO PEPIN is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Lo Pepin urbanization of Rojales, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,387 residents, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU classification. It is situated in the Baix Segura / La Vega Baja comarca, an area characterized by agricultural and residential development. As a Spanish wastewater facility, ROJALES LO PEPIN operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a scale appropriate for its population served. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for effluent quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Segura River basin. The Segura River is a vital water resource in southeastern Spain, supporting agriculture and ecosystems in a semi-arid climate. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the marine environment of the Costa Blanca.

ROJALES LO PEPIN discharges into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Guardamar del Segura. The Segura River supports irrigated agriculture and wetland habitats, including the Lagunas de La Mata y Torrevieja Natural Park, an ecologically sensitive area for migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads to the coastal marine environment.