Overview
TORROX COSTA wastewater treatment plant serves Torrox in Andalucía, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 24,800.
TORROX COSTA is a wastewater treatment plant located in El Morche, Torrox, in the province of Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. The plant serves a population of 24,800 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a medium-sized facility catering to the coastal community. As a Spanish plant, TORROX COSTA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates appropriate treatment to protect the receiving environment. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea via local watercourses. The facility plays a key role in protecting the coastal waters and marine ecosystems of the Costa del Sol region.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the Mediterranean coast in the Axarquía region. Treated wastewater likely flows into the Mediterranean Sea, which supports diverse marine life and is an important tourist and ecological resource. The area's semi-arid climate means water resources are scarce, making effective treatment crucial for protecting coastal water quality and marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
TORROX COSTA is located in El Morche, Torrox, in the province of Málaga, Andalucía, Spain.
The plant serves a population of 24,800 people.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Mediterranean Sea, given its proximity to the coast.
As a Spanish plant, TORROX COSTA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU directive, agglomerations of this size typically require secondary treatment, and may need more advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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