Overview
XERT wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Xert in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,305.
XERT is a wastewater treatment plant located in Xert, a municipality in the Baix Maestrat region of Castellón, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The plant serves a population of 1,305 and is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 2,173 cubic meters per day, with a reported discharge volume of 186.43 cubic meters per day. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately draining into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the region's coastal waters and supporting the ecological health of the surrounding area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Cenia River or nearby coastal streams. The region supports diverse marine life and is part of a sensitive coastal ecosystem. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The XERT plant is located in Xert, a municipality in the Baix Maestrat region of Castellón, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain.
The plant serves a population of 1,305 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and solids before discharge.
As a Spanish plant, XERT operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,173 cubic meters per day.
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