Overview
VILLACANAS wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Villacañas in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, with a population equivalent of 14,000. The plant discharges treated water into the local hydrological network within the Tagus River basin.
The VILLACANAS wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Villacañas, in the province of Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It serves a population equivalent of 14,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 kilometers from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and European standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater from VILLACANAS is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Tagus River basin. The Tagus River is one of the longest rivers in the Iberian Peninsula, flowing westward into Portugal and emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and urban supply. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the ecological health of this basin by reducing pollutant loads.
Environmental context
The VILLACANAS plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, which flows through central Spain and Portugal before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Tagus River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The river's ecological health is influenced by agricultural runoff and urban discharges, making wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality. The plant's location in a semi-arid region of Castilla-La Mancha means that water resources are particularly valuable, and effective treatment helps preserve downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The VILLACANAS plant is located on the road from Villacañas to Quero, in the municipality of Villacañas, province of Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 14,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Tagus River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, with more stringent treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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