Overview
TORRES TORRES is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Torres Torres, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, serving a population of 2,506. It discharges 257.68 m³/day of treated effluent and is located within 10 km of the coast.
TORRES TORRES is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Torres Torres, a municipality in the comarca of Camp de Morvedre, within the province of Valencia, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant serves a population of 2,506 and has a designed capacity of 3,120 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 257.68 m³/day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. As a plant in a European Union member state, it operates within the framework of this directive, which mandates secondary treatment for inland areas and more advanced treatment for sensitive areas. Located less than 10 km from the Mediterranean coast, the plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal proximity underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine water quality and coastal ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Camp de Morvedre region, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea via several small rivers and streams. The receiving water body is likely a local river or coastal watercourse that flows into the Gulf of Valencia. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The proximity to the coast means that treated wastewater must meet stringent quality standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect sensitive coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Torres Torres, in the comarca of Camp de Morvedre, province of Valencia, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain.
The plant serves a population of 2,506 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that drains into the Mediterranean Sea, given its location within 10 km of the coast.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and more advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
For small agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is standard under the EU directive. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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