Overview
VALENCIA DE ALCANTARA wastewater treatment plant serves Valencia de Alcántara in Extremadura, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,700 people under EU regulatory standards.
VALENCIA DE ALCANTARA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Valencia de Alcántara, a municipality in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 10,700 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union directives. As a Spanish facility, the plant 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 advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with national regulations ensures appropriate treatment levels for the local community. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tagus River basin, one of the Iberian Peninsula's major river systems. The Tagus River flows westward through Spain and Portugal, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's rivers and estuaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, which flows through central Spain and Portugal before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Tagus supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and urban use. Downstream, the river forms the Tagus Estuary, a vital habitat for migratory birds and fish species. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining regional biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Valencia de Alcántara, a municipality in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 10,700 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU directives.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Tagus River basin and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people generally require secondary treatment, while those serving over 10,000 may need more advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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