Overview
SAN FULGENCIO DAYA wastewater treatment plant serves San Fulgencio, Spain, with a population equivalent of 24,556. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
SAN FULGENCIO DAYA is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Fulgencio, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 24,556, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into the Segura River basin. As a facility in Spain, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a moderate scale of operations. The plant's environmental significance lies in its role in protecting the Segura River and the downstream Mar Menor coastal lagoon. The Segura River flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Guardamar del Segura, and the plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads that could contribute to eutrophication in these sensitive water bodies. Proper treatment is essential for maintaining water quality and supporting local ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Guardamar del Segura. The downstream environment includes the Mar Menor, a coastal lagoon of high ecological value that supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, making effective treatment critical for preserving water quality and biodiversity in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
SAN FULGENCIO DAYA is located in San Fulgencio, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain, near the Segura River basin.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 24,556, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Guardamar del Segura.
The plant helps protect the Segura River and the downstream Mar Menor coastal lagoon by reducing pollutant loads before discharge.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment and potentially advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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