Overview
Tomelloso wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Tomelloso in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It treats wastewater from an estimated population of 40,627 under EU regulatory standards.
The Tomelloso wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Tomelloso, in the province of Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 40,627, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union classification. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a facility in Spain, the plant 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 stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to comply with these EU standards to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Guadiana River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the ecological health of the region's rivers and groundwater, supporting agricultural and natural ecosystems in the semi-arid landscape of La Mancha.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, a major hydrological system in central Spain that flows southwest to the Atlantic Ocean. The Guadiana supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for irrigation in the region. The surrounding area is characterized by a semi-arid climate, making water quality management critical for both ecological balance and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Carretera de Pedro Muñoz in Tomelloso, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The plant serves an estimated population of 40,627 people in the city of Tomelloso and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Guadiana River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 40,000 people typically require secondary treatment, and possibly tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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