Overview
SUECA EL PERELLO wastewater treatment plant serves Sueca, Spain, in the Comunitat Valenciana region. It treats wastewater for approximately 12,050 people and is located near the Mediterranean coast.
SUECA EL PERELLO is a wastewater treatment plant located in el Perelló, a coastal district of Sueca in the Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 12,050 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. Its location near the Mediterranean Sea influences its operational and environmental context. 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 regulatory framework ensures that discharges meet standards to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a coastal outfall. The surrounding area includes the Albufera de València Natural Park, a sensitive coastal lagoon ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect marine biodiversity in this ecologically important region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near the Albufera de València, a coastal lagoon and wetland of high ecological value. This area supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and bird species, and serves as an important migratory corridor. The Mediterranean Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient inputs from wastewater. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
SUECA EL PERELLO is located in el Perelló, a coastal district of Sueca, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. The address is Carrer de les Barquetes del Port, el Perelló, Sueca.
The plant serves approximately 12,050 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a coastal outfall. The discharge location is near the Albufera de València lagoon, a sensitive coastal ecosystem.
As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, SUECA EL PERELLO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect receiving waters.
For agglomerations of 10,000 to 150,000 people, the EU directive requires secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. In sensitive areas like the Mediterranean coast, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients.
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