Overview
San Bartolome de la Torre is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Almonaster la Real, Andalusia, Spain. It serves a population of 4,826 with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and discharges 874.70 m³/day.
San Bartolome de la Torre is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the rural municipality of Almonaster la Real, within the Sierra de Huelva region of Andalusia, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,826 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this small inland community. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 874.70 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variability. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Guadiana River basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the sensitive ecosystems of the Sierra de Huelva, a region known for its biodiversity and natural landscapes.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, which flows southwest into the Gulf of Cádiz (Atlantic Ocean). The Sierra de Huelva area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important corridor for migratory birds. Advanced treatment ensures minimal nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Almonaster la Real, in the Sierra de Huelva region of Andalusia, Spain. Its address is Ermita San Bartolomé, HU-7103, Santa Eulalia, Almonaster la Real, Huelva.
The plant serves a population of 4,826 people, making it a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Guadiana River basin and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cádiz.
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.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Spanish law. For small agglomerations (under 10,000 PE), secondary treatment is standard, but this plant provides advanced treatment for enhanced environmental protection.
Nearby plants