Municipalities invest in new wastewater treatment and storm tanks

Several regional authorities are advancing infrastructure projects to improve water sanitation and reduce environmental pollution.

In Spain, ACUAES has authorized a tender for a new wastewater treatment plant (EDAR) and a storm tank in Camuñas, Toledo. The project, budgeted at approximately 4.8 million euros, aims to reduce contamination in the Amarguillo River, which feeds the Las Tablas de Daimiel National Park. The facility will serve over 3,000 inhabitants and include biological treatment, a deodorization system, and photovoltaic panels for energy self-consumption.

Additionally, the Valencia City Council is preparing a 12-million-euro tender for a storm tank in the Natzaret neighborhood. With a capacity exceeding 3,000 cubic meters, the tank is designed to store highly contaminated runoff during heavy rains, preventing direct discharge into the Turia riverbed and protecting the environment near the future Desembocadura Park.

In Chile, a new wastewater treatment plant (PTAS) has been inaugurated in Rafael, Biobío. Representing a total investment of 4.83 billion pesos, the project was a collaborative effort between the Municipality of Tomé, the Biobío Regional Government, and Essbio. The facility utilizes activated sludge technology with extended aeration to improve sanitary conditions for the local community.