Overview
SANTO TOME wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Santo Tomé in Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 3,700 and discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies.
The SANTO TOME wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Santo Tomé, in the province of Jaén, within the autonomous community of Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,700 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. It is situated along the Camino del Río, reflecting its proximity to a local watercourse. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000, which aligns with the plant's served population. The designed capacity of 3,700 m³/day indicates the plant is sized appropriately for its service area. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Guadalquivir River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cádiz. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the surrounding streams and the downstream Guadalquivir ecosystem, which supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that is part of the Guadalquivir River basin, one of the most important river systems in southern Spain. The Guadalquivir flows through Andalucía and empties into the Gulf of Cádiz (Atlantic Ocean). The downstream environment includes wetlands and estuaries that provide critical habitat for migratory birds and fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and nutrient loads, supporting the ecological health of the basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Camino del Río, Santo Tomé, in the province of Jaén, Andalucía, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 3,700 residents of Santo Tomé and surrounding areas.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into national law. For a population of 3,700, secondary treatment is mandatory, and the plant must comply with discharge standards for organic matter and suspended solids.
The treated effluent enters a local tributary of the Guadalquivir River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The plant helps protect water quality in the basin, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses such as irrigation and recreation.
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