TORREPEROGIL Wastewater Treatment Plant, Torreperogil, Andalucía, Spain

TORREPEROGIL is a wastewater treatment plant located in Torreperogil, a municipality in the province of Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 12,867, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location in the Guadalquivir basin places it within a region known for olive oil production and agricultural activity. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to have secondary treatment as a minimum. For plants discharging into sensitive areas, such as those affecting the Guadalquivir River, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from TORREPEROGIL is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Guadalquivir River. The Guadalquivir is a major river in southern Spain, flowing through Andalucía to the Gulf of Cádiz. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and drinking water. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Guadalquivir basin.

TORREPEROGIL discharges into the Guadalquivir River basin, which flows through Andalucía to the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean. The Guadalquivir is a vital water resource for agriculture, particularly olive groves, and supports a variety of fish and bird species. The plant's location inland, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact, but its effluent contributes to the overall water quality of the river system. Protecting the Guadalquivir from nutrient pollution is critical for maintaining its ecological balance and supporting downstream communities.