Tavernes Basa Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tavernes de la Valldigna, Spain

Tavernes Basa is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tavernes de la Valldigna, a municipality in the province of Valencia, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of eastern Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,208 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, Tavernes Basa operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets discharge standards to protect the local environment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Comunitat Valenciana coastline features ecologically sensitive areas, including coastal lagoons and wetlands that support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect marine habitats.

Tavernes Basa discharges into the local drainage network that flows to the Mediterranean Sea near the Gulf of Valencia. The coastal waters in this region support seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, making nutrient control critical. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can influence nearshore water quality, requiring compliance with EU standards for sensitive areas.