Overview
Toledo wastewater treatment plant serves over 71,000 people in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It discharges into the Tagus River basin, supporting downstream water quality in the region.
The Toledo wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in the historic city of Toledo, in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. Serving a population of over 71,000, it is classified as a medium-to-large agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which is relevant for the Tagus River basin. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Tagus River, which flows westward through central Spain and eventually into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon, Portugal. The Tagus is a major river supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and urban use. Proper treatment at Toledo helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The Toledo plant discharges into the Tagus River, which flows through central Spain and into Portugal, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Tagus basin supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, and its water quality is critical for irrigation and drinking water downstream. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants that could otherwise impact the river's ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Avenida de La Legua in Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, with coordinates 39.879 N, -4.066 W.
The plant serves approximately 71,333 people in the city of Toledo and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Tagus River, which flows through central Spain and into Portugal before reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish facility serving over 70,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. If the Tagus River is designated as a sensitive area, tertiary treatment may also be required.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 150,000 typically require secondary treatment. In Spain, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet water quality standards for rivers like the Tagus.
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