Overview
Torrevieja wastewater treatment plant serves over 213,000 people in the Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for large agglomerations.
The Torrevieja wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Torrevieja, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. It serves a population of over 213,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Mediterranean coast, making its discharge management critical for marine water quality. As a large agglomeration, the plant is required to meet the standards of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant's effluent meets strict quality standards to protect the receiving environment. The plant's treated wastewater likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, given its proximity to the coast. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries in the region. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Torrevieja plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient inputs. The coastal waters support seagrass meadows and diverse marine species. Proper wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality for recreational and ecological purposes.
Frequently asked questions
The Torrevieja wastewater treatment plant is located in Torrevieja, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain, near the Mediterranean coast.
The plant serves a population of over 213,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
Given its proximity to the coast, the plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, subject to strict EU standards to protect marine water quality.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for large agglomerations and may require tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
In Spain, plants serving over 200,000 people typically provide at least secondary treatment, with many incorporating tertiary treatment to meet stringent EU standards for coastal discharge.
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