Overview
Santa Cruz de Mudela wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 10,000 people in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The facility discharges treated water into the Guadiana river basin, supporting local water quality.
The Santa Cruz de Mudela wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Santa Cruz de Mudela, in the province of Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 10,000 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant serving a population equivalent of around 10,000, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The regulatory framework ensures that appropriate treatment is provided to protect the receiving environment. The treated wastewater is discharged into the Guadiana river basin, which flows through the La Mancha region and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cádiz. The Guadiana basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for agriculture and biodiversity in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadiana river basin, a major watercourse in central Spain that flows southwest to the Atlantic Ocean. The Guadiana supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The surrounding area is semi-arid, making water quality management critical for maintaining ecological balance and supporting local agriculture.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Santa Cruz de Mudela, in the province of Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, near the A-4 motorway.
The plant serves approximately 10,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Guadiana river basin, which flows through central Spain and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for this population tier.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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