Overview
TOTANA wastewater treatment plant serves Totana in the Región de Murcia, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified) and serves a population of 30,335.
The TOTANA wastewater treatment plant is located in Totana, within the Bajo Guadalentín area of the Región de Murcia, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 30,335 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Segura River basin. The region is semi-arid, and the plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting agricultural and ecological needs in the Guadalentín valley.
Environmental context
The TOTANA plant discharges into the Segura River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Guadalentín valley is a semi-arid region where water resources are critical for agriculture and ecosystems. The plant helps protect downstream water quality, supporting aquatic life and preventing eutrophication in the coastal waters of the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions
The TOTANA plant is located at Camino de las Palmeras, Totana, in the Bajo Guadalentín area of the Región de Murcia, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 30,335 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Segura River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
Under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size (over 10,000 population equivalent) require secondary treatment. The plant is expected to comply with this directive.
In Spain, plants serving this population typically provide secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal in sensitive areas, as required by the EU UWWTD.
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