Overview
San Esteban de Gormaz wastewater treatment plant serves the town of San Esteban de Gormaz in Castilla y León, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 6,372 people.
The San Esteban de Gormaz wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of San Esteban de Gormaz, in the province of Soria, within the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 6,372 residents, making it a small to medium-sized municipal facility. As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, which may apply depending on the local watershed. The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that feeds into the Duero River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Porto, Portugal. The Duero basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Iberian Peninsula.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Duero River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The Duero River and its tributaries support a variety of fish species, including migratory trout and barbel, and provide habitat for aquatic birds. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with areas designated for conservation under national and European frameworks.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Esteban de Gormaz, in the province of Soria, Castilla y León, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 6,372 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Duero River basin, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas where more stringent treatment may be needed.
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