Overview
VILLAMARTIN wastewater treatment plant serves Villamartín in Andalucía, Spain, with a population of approximately 20,215. The plant operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The VILLAMARTIN wastewater treatment plant is located in Villamartín, a town in the Sierra de Cádiz region of Andalucía, southern Spain. It serves a population of around 20,215 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Guadalquivir River basin, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean near the Gulf of Cádiz. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional agriculture and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge contributes to the Guadalquivir River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of Cádiz. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its role in sustaining wetlands and estuaries along the Andalusian coast. The area is also important for migratory birds and local fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The VILLAMARTIN plant is located in Villamartín, in the Sierra de Cádiz region of Andalucía, southern Spain.
The plant serves approximately 20,215 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Guadalquivir River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean near the Gulf of Cádiz.
As a Spanish plant, VILLAMARTIN 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 EU Directive 91/271/EEC, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. Many Spanish plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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