TORTOSA ROQUETES Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tortosa, Catalunya, Spain

TORTOSA ROQUETES is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tortosa, within the Baix Ebre comarca of Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 31,916 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a Spanish facility, TORTOSA ROQUETES operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards for inland waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ebro River delta and the Mediterranean Sea. The Ebro River is a major watercourse in northeastern Spain, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities. The plant's role in protecting downstream water quality is critical for the ecological health of the delta and coastal waters.

TORTOSA ROQUETES discharges into the Ebro River basin, which flows into the Ebro Delta and the Mediterranean Sea. The delta is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory birds and fish species. The plant's treatment performance is important for maintaining water quality in this downstream environment, which is subject to both agricultural runoff and urban pressures.