TURIS 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant, Turís, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain

TURIS 1 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Turís, a town in the Comunitat Valenciana region of eastern Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,327 people and is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure managed under Spanish and European regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 672.25 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources and downstream ecosystems, including coastal areas that are ecologically sensitive and support diverse marine life.

The plant discharges into the Turís area watershed, which flows into the Júcar River basin and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea near Valencia. The downstream environment includes coastal wetlands and marine habitats that are important for biodiversity, including migratory bird species and fish populations. The secondary treatment provided helps reduce organic pollutants and protect these sensitive ecosystems.