Overview
Villamiel de Toledo wastewater treatment plant serves 5,142 people in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, with advanced treatment. It discharges 241.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The Villamiel de Toledo wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Villamiel de Toledo, in the province of Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. It serves a population of 5,142, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. The plant operates with advanced treatment, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant's discharge volume is 241.00 cubic meters per day, indicating a consistent operational capacity. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal or tertiary filtration. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tagus River basin, one of the most important river systems in the Iberian Peninsula. The Tagus River flows westward through central Spain and Portugal, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tagus River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and urban use. The Tagus River flows through central Spain and Portugal, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream reservoirs and estuaries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Los Gramedales, Villamiel de Toledo, in the province of Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The plant serves a population of 5,142, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high effluent quality.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of this size (5,142 people) require secondary treatment. The plant exceeds this requirement with advanced treatment, which is typical for sensitive areas or to meet stricter local standards.
The treated wastewater discharges into the Tagus River basin, which flows through central Spain and Portugal to the Atlantic Ocean. Advanced treatment helps protect this important river system.
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