Overview
TALARRUBIAS wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Talarrubias in Extremadura, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 10,100 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The TALARRUBIAS wastewater treatment plant is located in Talarrubias, a municipality in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 10,100 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. 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 stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Guadiana River basin. The Guadiana River flows westward through Extremadura and into the Gulf of Cadiz (Atlantic Ocean). The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Guadiana River and its tributaries, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, which flows through the Extremadura region and into the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cadiz. The Guadiana River supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important water resource for agriculture and wildlife. Protecting this river from nutrient pollution is critical for maintaining water quality and ecological balance in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The TALARRUBIAS plant is located in Talarrubias, a municipality in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 10,100 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Guadiana River basin and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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