TALAVERA DE LA REINA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Talavera de la Reina, Castilla-La Mancha

The TALAVERA DE LA REINA wastewater treatment plant is located in Talavera de la Reina, a city in the province of Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The plant serves a population of 174,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. Its address is Camino Natural del Tajo - GR 113, placing it near the Tagus River. As a large agglomeration in Spain, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations of this size. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may also be mandated. The regulatory framework ensures a minimum level of treatment to protect water quality. The plant discharges into the Tagus River, the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula, which flows westward through Spain and Portugal to the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The Tagus River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for irrigation and drinking water. The plant's operation is critical for maintaining the ecological health of the river and downstream ecosystems.

The TALAVERA DE LA REINA plant discharges into the Tagus River, which flows through central Spain and Portugal before reaching the Atlantic Ocean at the Tagus Estuary near Lisbon. The river supports a variety of fish species, including the endangered European eel, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's treated effluent contributes to the river's flow, especially during dry periods, and must meet quality standards to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream aquatic life.