Overview
Villa del Prado wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Villa del Prado in the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain, with a population equivalent of 6,130. The plant discharges into local watercourses within the Tagus River basin.
The Villa del Prado wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in the town of Villa del Prado, within the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 6,130 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by the Comunidad de Madrid. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies. Spanish regulations typically require secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may necessitate more advanced treatment. The treated effluent from the Villa del Prado plant is discharged into local streams that flow into the Tagus River (Río Tajo), one of the longest rivers in the Iberian Peninsula. The Tagus ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon, Portugal. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Tagus basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and human consumption.
Environmental context
The Villa del Prado plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, which flows westward across Spain and Portugal to the Atlantic Ocean. The Tagus is a vital water resource for the region, supporting irrigation, drinking water supplies, and a variety of fish species including barbel and nase. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and organic pollution entering the river, contributing to the ecological health of the basin and downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Villa del Prado wastewater treatment plant is located on the M-540 road in Villa del Prado, in the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 6,130 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Tagus River, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies.
Plants of this scale in Spain typically provide secondary biological treatment, unless the receiving waters are in sensitive areas requiring tertiary treatment.
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