Overview
Valencia de las Torres wastewater treatment plant serves the town in Extremadura, Spain, with secondary treatment. It discharges treated water inland, supporting local water quality.
The Valencia de las Torres wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Valencia de las Torres, in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,000 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for this small inland community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 362.49 m³/day, the plant has ample capacity to handle current flows. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse, contributing to the health of the Guadiana River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Cádiz. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and supports agricultural and ecological uses of the region's water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Guadiana River basin, which flows through Extremadura and into the Gulf of Cádiz. The Guadiana basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for agriculture in the region. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and nutrients, helping to maintain water quality in the downstream river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on the road from Valencia de las Torres to Segura de León, in the town of Valencia de las Torres, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 2,000 residents of Valencia de las Torres and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Guadiana River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Cádiz.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Spanish law, which mandates secondary treatment for towns with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000.
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