Overview
VILLAFRANCO DEL GUADIANA wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Badajoz in Extremadura, Spain. It handles wastewater from approximately 9,100 people.
VILLAFRANCO DEL GUADIANA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Badajoz, within the province of Badajoz in the Extremadura region of Spain. The plant serves a population of around 9,100 residents, placing it in the category of a small to medium agglomeration under European Union classification. As a Spanish facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Guadiana River basin, which flows through Extremadura and eventually reaches the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean. The Guadiana River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in the Guadiana River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean. The Guadiana River and its tributaries support a variety of freshwater species and provide critical habitat for migratory birds. The region's Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters influences water availability and treatment needs.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Badajoz, in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 9,100 people.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into the Guadiana River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas which may require tertiary treatment.
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