Overview
Valencia Perellonet wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal community of el Perellonet near València, Spain. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for medium agglomerations.
Valencia Perellonet is a wastewater treatment plant located in el Perellonet, a coastal settlement within the municipality of València, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,698 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its designed capacity is 1.00 cubic hectometer, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater. As a plant in Spain, Valencia Perellonet operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The plant's treatment process and operational status are consistent with national implementation of this directive, ensuring compliance with European standards for wastewater management. The treated effluent from Valencia Perellonet is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, a sensitive marine environment. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting coastal water quality and supporting the ecological health of the nearby Albufera Natural Park, a wetland of international importance. Its location within 50 km of the coast underscores the need for effective treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and safeguard marine biodiversity.
Environmental context
Valencia Perellonet discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea near the Albufera lagoon, a coastal wetland that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The plant's operations help protect this ecologically sensitive area from nutrient enrichment and pollution, maintaining water quality in the surrounding marine and coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Valencia Perellonet is located in el Perellonet, a coastal area within the municipality of València, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain.
The plant serves approximately 14,698 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, with its location within 50 km of the coast requiring advanced treatment to protect marine water quality.
As a Spanish plant, Valencia Perellonet operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.
For medium agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment often required in sensitive coastal areas to reduce nutrients and protect marine ecosystems.
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