Overview
SARRION wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Sarrión in Aragón, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 4,055 and has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.
The SARRION wastewater treatment plant is located in Sarrión, a municipality in the province of Teruel, within the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain. The plant serves a population of about 4,055 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 4,000 m³/day, and the reported discharge volume is approximately 735 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into the local hydrological network, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Ebro River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream water bodies.
Environmental context
The SARRION plant discharges into the Turia River basin, which flows eastward into the Mediterranean Sea near Valencia. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. Protecting water quality in this semi-arid region is critical for maintaining ecological balance and meeting EU Water Framework Directive objectives.
Frequently asked questions
The SARRION plant is located in Sarrión, a municipality in the province of Teruel, within the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 4,055 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³ per day, with a reported discharge volume of about 735 m³ per day, indicating it operates well below capacity.
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