Overview
Villanueva de la Fuente wastewater treatment plant serves the town in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, with advanced treatment. It treats wastewater from a population of 5,540 and discharges 432 m³/day.
The Villanueva de la Fuente wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Villanueva de la Fuente, in the province of Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. This facility serves a population of approximately 5,540 residents, reflecting its role as a key municipal infrastructure for the local community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of purification before discharge. With a daily discharge volume of 432 m³, the facility operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment is typical for plants in sensitive areas or those requiring nutrient removal. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Guadiana River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and ecosystems. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, which flows through central Spain and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Gulf of Cádiz. The Guadiana supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. 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 Villanueva de la Fuente, in the province of Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,540 residents.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide a high level of purification beyond secondary treatment, often including nutrient removal.
The plant discharges into the Guadiana River basin, which flows through central Spain and supports diverse aquatic life and regional agriculture.
The plant operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations based on population and receiving water sensitivity.
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