This project will strengthen the sanitation and treatment system for the town and its surrounding area, ensuring sufficient capacity to meet projected urban, industrial, and population growth. The facility will enable water reuse for new industries, such as PowerCo, and for the region's agriculture.
The third vice-president and Minister of Environment, Infrastructure, Territory, and Recovery, Vicente Martínez Mus, highlighted that the initiative demonstrates the Consell's commitment to modern and efficient hydraulic infrastructure. He was accompanied during the visit by the manager of the Valencian Community Wastewater Sanitation Public Entity (EPSAR), José Aparicio, and representatives from the Sagunto City Council.
The project, funded by EPSAR and the European Union through the Feder Comunitat Valenciana 2021-2027 program, began this year, with the bulk of the work expected to be completed by 2027. The new infrastructure will serve Sagunto, Estivella, Albalat dels Tarongers, Gilet, and Petrés, in addition to meeting the needs of Parc Sagunt II development and new industrial projects.
Martínez Mus emphasized that investment in sanitation and water reuse is an essential tool for enhancing territorial competitiveness and attracting investment. The transformation of the current treatment plant includes a pumping station with a storm tank to improve response to heavy rainfall episodes and increase operational efficiency.
The incorporation of tertiary treatment will increase the reuse of regenerated water, promoting more sustainable water resource management and providing new guarantees for agriculture, industry, and environmental conservation. It will also contribute to improving the water quality of the Palancia River and the Marjal dels Moros area.
In parallel, the drafting of the III Master Plan for Sanitation, Treatment, and Reuse of Wastewater in the Valencian Community has been put out to tender, with an investment of 2.75 million euros. This document will serve as the roadmap for managing the integral water cycle in the Valencian Community until 2045, identifying needs and prioritizing investments.
The new plan will promote the reuse of regenerated water, improve the environmental quality of rivers and the coastline, and enhance the energy efficiency of facilities. Integral Management Plans for the Sanitation Systems of large urban areas have also been tendered, with an investment exceeding 10 million euros, to anticipate climate change effects and improve sanitation networks.
