Overview
Villanueva de Gallego wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Villanueva de Gállego in Aragón, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,193 residents.
The Villanueva de Gallego wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Villanueva de Gállego, within the province of Zaragoza in the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 9,193 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under European Union classification. As a Spanish wastewater 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 advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to comply with these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Ebro River basin. The Ebro River flows eastward into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this important regional watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ebro River basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Ebro River supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in northeastern Spain. The surrounding area includes agricultural land and natural habitats that depend on clean water, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining local biodiversity and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Villanueva de Gállego, in the province of Zaragoza, within the autonomous community of Aragón, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 9,193 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU guidelines.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Ebro River basin and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a Spanish plant, it 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 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are generally required to have secondary treatment, unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, in which case more advanced treatment may be needed.
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