Overview
VALL Y ALGIMIA DE ALMONACID is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Vall de Almonacid, Spain. It treats approximately 217.78 m³/day with a designed capacity of 2,650 m³/day.
VALL Y ALGIMIA DE ALMONACID is a wastewater treatment plant located in Vall de Almonacid, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of eastern Spain. The plant serves a population of 1,242 and is part of the municipal infrastructure for the Alt Palància comarca. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 2,650 m³/day and an average daily flow of 217.78 m³, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's rivers and coastal areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Palància River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Sagunto. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating eutrophication risks in the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Vall de Almonacid, in the Alt Palància comarca of Castellón province, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain.
The plant serves a population of 1,242 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Palància River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, meeting the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,650 m³/day, with an average daily flow of 217.78 m³/day.
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