Overview
TERUEL wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Teruel in Aragón, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 52,598 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The TERUEL wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Teruel, in the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 52,598, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the village of Villaspesa, along the TE-V-6014 road. As a Spanish wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For discharges into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. Compliance with the directive ensures a minimum level of treatment to protect receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ebro River basin. The Ebro River flows eastward into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, particularly for downstream communities and agricultural users.
Environmental context
The TERUEL plant discharges into the Turia River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Valencia. The river supports a variety of aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation downstream. The plant's treatment helps protect the ecological health of the river and the coastal waters of the Mediterranean, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The TERUEL plant is located in Teruel, in the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain, along the TE-V-6014 road near the village of Villaspesa.
The plant serves a population of approximately 52,598 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Turia River basin and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
In Spain, plants serving approximately 50,000 people typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to comply with EU directives and protect receiving water bodies.
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