Overview
TORROX wastewater treatment plant serves Torrox in Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and serving a population of 20,402. It is located within 50 km of the coast.
The TORROX wastewater treatment plant is located in Torrox, a municipality in the province of Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 20,402 and has a designed capacity of 1.00. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Mediterranean Sea. As a Spanish wastewater treatment facility, TORROX operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment. For agglomerations of this size (20,000-100,000 population equivalent), the directive typically requires secondary treatment, with more stringent requirements if the discharge is into sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, either directly or via a local watercourse. The coastal waters of the Costa del Sol are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and tourism-dependent ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect bathing water quality and marine habitats.
Environmental context
The TORROX plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, which receives drainage from the coastal watersheds of the Axarquía region. The coastal marine environment supports seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, and is important for local tourism. Effective wastewater treatment helps maintain water quality standards under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
Frequently asked questions
The TORROX wastewater treatment plant is located in Torrox, in the province of Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. It serves the coastal area of Torrox-Costa.
The TORROX plant serves a population of approximately 20,402 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a coastal outfall. Being within 50 km of the coast, the discharge is subject to stringent EU regulations to protect marine and bathing water quality.
As a Spanish plant, TORROX operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of 20,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is required, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
In Spain, plants serving 20,000 people typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. Coastal plants may also require disinfection or nutrient removal to comply with EU directives for sensitive areas.
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