Overview
Vinuesa wastewater treatment plant in Castilla y León, Spain, serves 6,500 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 453.43 m³/day, protecting local water resources.
The Vinuesa wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Vinuesa, in the province of Soria, Castilla y León, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 6,500 people, reflecting a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 6,500 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 453.43 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Duero River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and drinking water supplies. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Duero River basin, which flows through Castilla y León into Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports a variety of fish species and riparian habitats. Advanced treatment reduces the risk of eutrophication in downstream reservoirs and maintains water quality for ecological and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Vinuesa, in the province of Soria, Castilla y León, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 6,500 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of 6,500 people require at least secondary treatment. The plant's advanced treatment surpasses this, providing additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
The plant has a designed capacity of 6,500 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 453.43 m³/day, indicating it operates well below capacity.
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