Overview
TIJOLA wastewater treatment plant serves Armuña de Almanzora in Andalucía, Spain, with a population of 7,751. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
TIJOLA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Armuña de Almanzora, within the Valle del Almanzora in Almería, Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population of 7,751, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, TIJOLA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Almanzora River or its tributaries, which flow through the arid Almería region before reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a semi-arid watershed where water resources are critical for agriculture and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Almanzora River basin, a semi-arid watershed in southeastern Spain. Treated wastewater likely discharges into the Almanzora River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of Almería. The river supports local agriculture and provides habitat for species adapted to intermittent flows, making water quality management essential for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
TIJOLA is located in Armuña de Almanzora, in the Valle del Almanzora, Almería, Andalucía, Spain.
The plant serves a population of 7,751, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into the Almanzora River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant, TIJOLA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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