UTIEL Wastewater Treatment Plant, Utiel, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain

The UTIEL wastewater treatment plant is located in Utiel, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 32,342, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated along the Sendero del Rio Magro, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for the local community. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. For sensitive areas, more stringent tertiary treatment may be mandated. The plant's compliance with these standards ensures that treated effluent meets quality requirements before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into the Rio Magro, a tributary of the Jucar River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the Jucar basin's water quality and supporting downstream ecosystems, including agricultural and ecological uses.

The UTIEL plant discharges into the Rio Magro, which flows into the Jucar River and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The Jucar basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and water supply. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could impact downstream habitats.