Overview
TEULADA TROS DE BENAVENT is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Teulada, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, serving a population of 768. It discharges treated water near the Mediterranean coast.
TEULADA TROS DE BENAVENT is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Teulada, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. The facility serves a small population of 768 residents and is situated near the Mediterranean coastline, reflecting the coastal character of this part of the Marina Alta district. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 2665 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 139.2 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of local wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal discharge is managed under Spain's implementation of EU water quality standards, which aim to protect marine ecosystems and bathing waters in the region. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the coastal waters of the Costa Blanca, a popular tourist destination.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea near Teulada. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is part of a region known for its tourism and ecological sensitivity. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting nearshore habitats and water quality in the Balearic Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Teulada, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain, near the Mediterranean coast in the Marina Alta district.
The plant serves a population of 768 residents in the Teulada area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The advanced treatment ensures high-quality discharge to protect coastal waters.
As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required, but this plant uses advanced treatment.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent are generally required to have appropriate treatment. Advanced treatment, as used here, exceeds the minimum secondary standard and is often implemented in sensitive coastal areas to protect marine environments.
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