Overview
SAN ROQUE wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of San Roque in Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified) and a population equivalent of 25,500.
The SAN ROQUE wastewater treatment plant is located in San Roque, within the Campo de Gibraltar region of Cádiz, Andalucía, Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 25,500, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a facility in Spain, it operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with potential additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant is situated near the Guadarranque River and is within 50 km of the coast, indicating its discharge likely reaches the Mediterranean Sea via local watercourses. The surrounding environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader Strait of Gibraltar ecosystem, a critical migratory corridor for marine species.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Campo de Gibraltar region, near the Guadarranque River, which flows into the Bay of Algeciras and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine habitats and serving as a key migratory route for birds and marine fauna. The treatment plant's discharge, if not adequately treated, could impact local water quality and the health of downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The SAN ROQUE plant is located in San Roque, in the Campo de Gibraltar region of Cádiz, Andalucía, Spain. Its address is near the Guadarranque road, in the Barriada de La Paz area.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 25,500, which classifies it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Guadarranque River or a nearby watercourse, which flows into the Bay of Algeciras and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea. Specific discharge details are not publicly available.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the national implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 PE and more stringent treatment in sensitive areas.
For a medium-sized agglomeration of 25,500 PE in Spain, the EU UWWTD requires at least secondary treatment (biological treatment). If the receiving waters are designated as sensitive (e.g., eutrophic areas), tertiary treatment with nutrient removal may be required.
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