Overview
Tarazona de la Mancha wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 18,333 people in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The facility discharges treated water into local watercourses within the Júcar River basin.
Tarazona de la Mancha wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Tarazona de la Mancha, in the province of Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 18,333 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant in the European Union, it 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's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with effluent quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Júcar River, which eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The Júcar River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and urban supply in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Júcar River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Júcar River supports a variety of fish species and provides water for irrigation and drinking. The surrounding area is semi-arid, making water quality management critical for both ecological health and human use. The plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tarazona de la Mancha, in the province of Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 18,333 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Júcar River, which ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require additional treatment in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Spain typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU effluent standards. Some may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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