Overview
TORO wastewater treatment plant serves Toro, Castilla y León, Spain, with a population of 25,000. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The TORO wastewater treatment plant is located in Toro, a municipality in the province of Zamora, within the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 25,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant in Spain, TORO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Duero River basin. The Duero River flows westward through Spain and Portugal, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean at Porto. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and communities in the region. The plant's operation helps protect the water quality of the Duero basin and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The TORO plant discharges into the Duero River basin, which flows through Castilla y León and into Portugal, reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Duero River supports a variety of fish species and is a key water source for irrigation and drinking water. The plant's treatment helps maintain the ecological health of the river and its downstream environments, including the Douro Valley wine region, a culturally and economically significant area.
Frequently asked questions
The TORO wastewater treatment plant is located in Toro, a municipality in the province of Zamora, in the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain. The address is ZA-713, Toro, Zamora, Castilla y León, 49800.
The TORO wastewater treatment plant serves a population of approximately 25,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The TORO plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Duero River basin. The Duero River ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The TORO plant helps protect the water quality of the Duero River and its tributaries. The Duero River is a major watercourse in the Iberian Peninsula, supporting agriculture, ecosystems, and communities in Spain and Portugal.
The TORO plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. For a plant serving 25,000 people, the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum. If the receiving waters are in a sensitive area, more advanced treatment may be required.
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