Overview
ULTZAMA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Ultzama in Navarra, Spain, with a population equivalent of 10,667. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit and is located inland, discharging into local watercourses.
The ULTZAMA wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Ultzama, within the province of Navarra in northern Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 10,667, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union classification. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater management infrastructure. As a Spanish wastewater treatment facility, ULTZAMA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 volume unit, indicating its scale for handling municipal wastewater. The treated effluent from ULTZAMA is discharged into local rivers that form part of the Ebro River basin, ultimately flowing into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the region's streams and rivers, which support diverse aquatic life and are used for agricultural and recreational purposes. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The ULTZAMA plant discharges into local tributaries of the Ebro River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The region's rivers support diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species and riparian vegetation. The plant's treatment helps control nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in downstream water bodies, preserving water quality for ecological and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
The ULTZAMA plant is located in the municipality of Ultzama, in the province of Navarra, northern Spain. Its address is along the A-15 road near Ostitz.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 10,667, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that are part of the Ebro River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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