Overview
TOBARRA wastewater treatment plant serves Tobarra, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, with a population of 13,281. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The TOBARRA wastewater treatment plant is located in Tobarra, a municipality in the province of Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Serving a population of approximately 13,281, the plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the urban area and surrounding settlements. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are classified as medium agglomerations and are required to provide secondary treatment. The plant is expected to meet these standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse within the Segura River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The region's semi-arid climate means that water resources are precious, and proper wastewater treatment is crucial for protecting downstream ecosystems and supporting agricultural and domestic water reuse.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge contributes to the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Guardamar del Segura. This watershed supports irrigated agriculture and diverse aquatic habitats. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect the ecological health of the river and coastal waters, which are important for biodiversity and local fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The TOBARRA wastewater treatment plant is located in Tobarra, a municipality in the province of Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Its address is AB-3005, Barrio La Cuesta, Aljubé, Tobarra, Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha, 02500.
The TOBARRA wastewater treatment plant serves a population of approximately 13,281 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the TOBARRA plant is likely discharged into a local watercourse within the Segura River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's discharge contributes to the regional hydrology.
As a Spanish wastewater treatment plant, TOBARRA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater. For agglomerations of its size, secondary treatment is required.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are classified as medium agglomerations and are required to provide secondary treatment. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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