Overview
SAN MATEO DE GALLEGOZUERA wastewater treatment plant serves San Mateo de Gállego, Aragón, Spain, treating wastewater for approximately 12,722 residents.
The SAN MATEO DE GALLEGOZUERA wastewater treatment plant is located in San Mateo de Gállego, a municipality in the province of Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,722 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union classifications. As a Spanish facility, the plant 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, which are designated by member states. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Ebro River basin. The Ebro River is one of Spain's major rivers, flowing into the Mediterranean Sea, and supports diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ebro River basin, which flows through northeastern Spain and empties into the Mediterranean Sea via the Ebro Delta. The delta is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and serves as an important migratory corridor for birds. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect water quality in this downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Carretera de Santa Isabel a Zuera in San Mateo de Gállego, Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 12,722 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Ebro River basin and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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