Overview
TRUJILLO wastewater treatment plant serves Trujillo, Extremadura, Spain, with a population equivalent of 16,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The TRUJILLO wastewater treatment plant is located in Trujillo, a town in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. The facility serves a population equivalent of approximately 16,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish plant, TRUJILLO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Tagus River basin, one of the major river systems in the Iberian Peninsula. The Tagus River flows westward through Spain and Portugal, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream aquatic ecosystems from untreated wastewater.
Environmental context
The TRUJILLO plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and human consumption. The Tagus River flows through central Spain and Portugal, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically important basin, which is home to species such as the Iberian barbel and the European eel.
Frequently asked questions
The TRUJILLO plant is located on the road from Trujillo to Montánchez, in the municipality of Trujillo, province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 16,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Tagus River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant serving 16,000 population equivalent, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.
In Spain, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas designated under the EU directive.
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