VALLE DEL VINALOPO, Elda | Spain Wastewater

Overview

VALLE DEL VINALOPO wastewater treatment plant serves Elda, Spain, in the Comunitat Valenciana region. It treats wastewater from a population of 168,365, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

The VALLE DEL VINALOPO wastewater treatment plant is located in Elda, within the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain. It serves a population of 168,365, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in an industrial area near the Vinalopó River basin. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating its scale. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which flows into the Vinalopó River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea. This discharge supports the ecological health of the river and coastal waters, requiring compliance with stringent nutrient and pollutant limits to protect aquatic life and recreational uses.

Environmental context

The Vinalopó River flows through the Comunitat Valenciana region, draining into the Mediterranean Sea near Santa Pola. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture. The treatment plant's discharge must meet EU standards to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems, including coastal wetlands and marine habitats.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Elda, in the Comunitat Valenciana region of Spain, near the Vinalopó River.

The plant serves a population of 168,365, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.

Treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Vinalopó River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.

The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for large agglomerations and may require tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.

For large agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment often applied in sensitive catchments to reduce nutrients and protect coastal waters.