Overview
SOCUELLAMOS wastewater treatment plant serves Socuéllamos, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 28,700 people under EU regulations.
The SOCUELLAMOS wastewater treatment plant is located in Socuéllamos, a municipality in the province of Ciudad Real, within the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 28,700 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Spain has implemented this directive through national legislation, and the plant is subject to oversight by the relevant regional water authority. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local hydrological network, which ultimately drains into the Guadiana River basin. The Guadiana River flows westward through Spain and Portugal before reaching the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding region is characterized by a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use, making water quality management important for both ecological health and irrigation needs.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, one of the major river systems in the Iberian Peninsula. The Guadiana flows through the La Mancha plain and supports diverse aquatic habitats, including wetlands that are important for migratory birds. Downstream, the river reaches the Gulf of Cádiz, where its freshwater input influences coastal ecosystems. The region's semi-arid climate means that maintaining water quality in the river is critical for both ecological balance and agricultural water use.
Frequently asked questions
The SOCUELLAMOS plant is located in Socuéllamos, in the province of Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Its address is on the CR-1221 road.
The plant serves approximately 28,700 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which flows into the Guadiana River basin. The Guadiana ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cádiz.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Spain enforces this through national legislation and regional water authorities.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, more advanced treatment may be necessary.
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