Overview
TORRES DE COTILLAS wastewater treatment plant serves Las Torres de Cotillas in the Región de Murcia, Spain. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 77,442 under EU regulatory standards.
The TORRES DE COTILLAS wastewater treatment plant is located in La Loma, Las Torres de Cotillas, within the Vega Media del Segura region of Murcia, Spain. The facility serves a population of around 77,442 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU guidelines. As a Spanish plant serving over 50,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant discharges treated water into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea via the Segura River. This river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Segura River, which flows through the Vega Media del Segura and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea near Guardamar del Segura. The Segura basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting irrigated agriculture and wetlands that provide habitat for migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in La Loma, Las Torres de Cotillas, in the Vega Media del Segura region of Murcia, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 77,442 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges into the Segura River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. It helps protect the Segura basin and downstream coastal waters.
As a plant serving over 50,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required.
For agglomerations of this size, Spanish plants typically provide secondary biological treatment. In sensitive catchments like the Segura basin, additional nutrient removal may be implemented to meet environmental standards.
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