Tamajón Wastewater Treatment Plant - Serving Tamajón, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

The Tamajón wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Tamajón, in the province of Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It serves a small population of 500 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal waters, and its operations are part of the local water management infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 18.90 units, indicating a modest flow consistent with the small population served. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse, which eventually drains into the Tagus River basin, one of the major river systems in Spain. The Tagus River flows westward through central Spain and into Portugal, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The plant's operations help protect the local aquatic environment and downstream water quality in the Tagus basin.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Tagus River basin, which is the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula. The Tagus flows through central Spain and Portugal, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and urban use. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas such as the Tagus Estuary, a vital habitat for migratory birds and fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution entering the river system.