VALENCIA EL SALER Wastewater Treatment Plant, València, Spain

VALENCIA EL SALER is a wastewater treatment plant located in the El Saler district of València, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. It serves a population of approximately 9,637 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day. The plant is situated near the Albufera Natural Park, a coastal lagoon ecosystem of high ecological value. As a Spanish wastewater facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland plants serving populations over 2,000. Spain's national regulations transpose this directive, and the plant is expected to meet these standards to protect the sensitive coastal environment. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Albufera lagoon or its surrounding channels, which eventually drain into the Mediterranean Sea. The Albufera is a critical wetland for migratory birds and supports diverse aquatic life, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance in this sensitive area.

The plant is located near the Albufera de València, a coastal lagoon separated from the Mediterranean Sea by a sandbar. The lagoon receives water from several irrigation channels and rivers, including the Turia River, and is a key habitat for waterfowl and fish species. The treated effluent from VALENCIA EL SALER likely flows into the Albufera system, which then drains into the Mediterranean. This coastal lagoon is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for birds.