Overview
TORNAVACAS wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Tornavacas in Extremadura, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 2,200 and discharges treated effluent into the local watershed.
The TORNAVACAS wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Tornavacas, in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 2,200 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to the local sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,200 cubic meters per day, matching the population served, and discharges a daily volume of about 399 cubic meters. Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into the local watercourse, which is part of the Tagus River basin. The Tagus River flows westward through Spain and Portugal, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The plant's operations help protect the ecological health of the river system, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The TORNAVACAS plant discharges into a tributary of the Tagus River, one of the Iberian Peninsula's major rivers. The Tagus basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important water resource for agriculture and urban areas. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollution, helping to maintain water quality in the river system and protect downstream habitats, including estuarine and coastal environments near the river's mouth.
Frequently asked questions
The TORNAVACAS plant is located in the town of Tornavacas, in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. Its address is Ruta Carlos V, Tornavacas.
The plant serves approximately 2,200 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to break down organic matter and reduce suspended solids before discharge.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that is part of the Tagus River basin, which flows through Spain and Portugal to the Atlantic Ocean.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like Tornavacas are required to provide appropriate treatment. The plant's secondary treatment meets the standard requirements for inland discharges.
Nearby plants