Overview
SAN ISIDRO CAMPOHERMOSO wastewater treatment plant serves Níjar, Almería, in Andalucía, Spain. It handles a population equivalent of 19,038 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
SAN ISIDRO CAMPOHERMOSO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Níjar, Almería, within the autonomous community of Andalucía, Spain. The facility serves a population equivalent of 19,038, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Spanish plant, SAN ISIDRO CAMPOHERMOSO operates under the EU 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, such as those subject to eutrophication. Regulatory compliance would typically involve biological treatment with nutrient removal where necessary. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The region's semi-arid climate means water resources are scarce, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting both local ecosystems and downstream coastal waters. The Almería coastline includes ecologically sensitive marine habitats that benefit from well-managed effluent quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters a local watercourse that flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the Gulf of Almería. This coastal area supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and maintains water quality for tourism and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Níjar, Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalucía, Spain. Its address is AL-3111, El Viso, Níjar, Almería, 04160.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 19,038, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the Gulf of Almería.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 PE and more stringent treatment in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Spain typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards, especially if discharging to sensitive coastal waters.
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