VALENCIA EL PALMAR, València

Overview

VALENCIA EL PALMAR is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 1,265 people in València, Spain. It discharges 577.95 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the Mediterranean coast.

VALENCIA EL PALMAR is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the Pobles del Sud district of València, Spain. Serving a population of 1,265, the plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the València metropolitan area, operating within the Comunitat Valenciana region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, meeting the stringent requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. With a designed capacity of 2,660 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 577.95 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal demand. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality. The plant's proximity to the Albufera Natural Park, a ecologically sensitive coastal lagoon and wetland, underscores its role in preserving the region's biodiversity and supporting tourism and fisheries.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near the Albufera lagoon, a shallow coastal lake that supports diverse aquatic life and is a key migratory bird habitat. The Albufera is connected to the sea via channels, and its ecological health depends on controlling nutrient inputs. The advanced treatment at VALENCIA EL PALMAR helps reduce eutrophication risks in this sensitive coastal ecosystem.

Frequently asked questions

VALENCIA EL PALMAR is located in the Pobles del Sud district of València, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain.

The plant serves a population of 1,265 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.

The treated wastewater is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, near the ecologically important Albufera coastal lagoon.

As a plant in a sensitive area near the Albufera, it is required to meet advanced treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) to protect the coastal environment.

In Spain, small agglomerations like this typically require secondary treatment as a minimum, but plants in sensitive coastal areas often employ advanced treatment to reduce nutrient loads and protect marine ecosystems.