Overview
SAN PEDRO wastewater treatment plant serves Pozuelo, Albacete, in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 2,484, discharging 186.30 volume units.
SAN PEDRO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pozuelo, within the province of Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,484 residents, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this inland community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring effluent quality meets regulatory standards before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse, contributing to the broader hydrological network of the Júcar River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and support the ecological health of the region's rivers and coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse within the Júcar River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. This inland location supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities downstream. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in the sensitive Mediterranean coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The SAN PEDRO plant is located in Pozuelo, a municipality in the province of Albacete, within the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,484 residents, typical of a small agglomeration in rural Spain.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EU standards for effluent quality.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000.
The plant protects local watercourses in the Júcar River basin, preventing pollution that could affect downstream ecosystems and the Mediterranean Sea.
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