Overview
Torreblanca wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 10,423 people in Spain. Located near the coast, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Torreblanca wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving a population of around 10,423 in Spain. The plant is situated near the Mediterranean coast, reflecting the region's coastal geography and tourism-driven population fluctuations. As a Spanish treatment plant serving a medium agglomeration (10,000-15,000 people), it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment for discharges to coastal waters, with more stringent tertiary treatment if the area is designated as sensitive. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized for its population equivalent. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a local watercourse or directly through an outfall. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for regional tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect bathing waters and marine ecosystems along this stretch of the Spanish coastline.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The coastal waters near Torreblanca support seagrass meadows and diverse marine habitats. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect recreational water quality along the Costa del Azahar.
Frequently asked questions
Torreblanca wastewater treatment plant is located in Spain, near the Mediterranean coast at coordinates 40.175000 N, 0.233000 E.
The plant serves approximately 10,423 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, either directly via an outfall or through a local watercourse, in compliance with EU standards for coastal discharges.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, Torreblanca must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for coastal discharges and potentially tertiary treatment if the area is designated as sensitive.
For plants of this scale in Spain, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes like activated sludge. If the receiving waters are sensitive, additional nutrient removal may be required under EU directives.
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