TRUJILLANOS Wastewater Treatment Plant, Trujillanos, Extremadura, Spain

The TRUJILLANOS wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Trujillanos, within the province of Badajoz in the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,200 residents and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity of 4,200 m³/day indicates the plant is sized to accommodate the local population and potential inflows. The current discharge volume is reported at 579.99 m³/day, suggesting operational capacity well within design limits. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Guadiana River basin. The Guadiana River flows westward through Extremadura and into the Gulf of Cádiz (Atlantic Ocean). The plant's operations help protect the water quality of the Guadiana River and its tributaries, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, which flows through Extremadura and into the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean. The Guadiana River supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important water resource for agriculture and biodiversity in the region. The secondary treatment provided by the plant helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating eutrophication risks in the river and its estuary.