Overview
TALAVERA LA REAL wastewater treatment plant serves 8,400 people in Talavera la Real, Extremadura, Spain. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this sc
TALAVERA LA REAL is a wastewater treatment plant located in Talavera la Real, a municipality in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,400 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location near the Guadiana River basin places it within a region characterized by Mediterranean continental climate, with hot summers and mild winters. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. For larger agglomerations exceeding 10,000 PE, tertiary treatment is mandated in sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater from TALAVERA LA REAL is discharged into the local water system, ultimately contributing to the Guadiana River basin. The Guadiana River flows westward through Extremadura and into the Gulf of Cádiz (Atlantic Ocean), supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources from pollution, particularly given the ecological importance of the Guadiana basin for biodiversity and local communities.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Guadiana River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean. The Guadiana River supports a variety of aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The surrounding Extremadura region is known for its wetlands and agricultural activity, making effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality for both ecological and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Talavera la Real, a municipality in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. Its address is on the N-V road in Talavera la Real.
The plant serves approximately 8,400 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Guadiana River basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant serving about 8,400 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under EU and Spanish regulations. This involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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