Overview
Torre de Don Miguel wastewater treatment plant serves Cadalso in Extremadura, Spain. It handles a population equivalent of 5,700 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Torre de Don Miguel wastewater treatment plant is located in Cadalso, a municipality in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. The plant serves a population equivalent of 5,700, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Spanish facility, 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 appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters, ensuring compliance with European environmental standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Tagus River basin, one of the Iberian Peninsula's major river systems. The Tagus flows westward through Spain and Portugal before reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Tagus River basin. The Tagus River flows through central Spain and Portugal, supporting a variety of freshwater species and providing water for agriculture and urban use. The downstream environment includes the Tagus Estuary, a vital habitat for migratory birds and fish species. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining ecological balance and supporting biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cadalso, a municipality in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. Its address is Carretera de EX-205 a L.P. Salamanca por Cadalso y Descargamaría, Cadalso, Cáceres, Extremadura, 10865.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 5,700 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Tagus River basin, eventually flowing into the Atlantic Ocean via the Tagus Estuary.
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 and sets standards for discharge quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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