Overview
ALAIOR wastewater treatment plant serves Alaior on Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,412 people and discharges into the Mediterranean coastal environment.
ALAIOR is a wastewater treatment plant located in Alaior, on the island of Menorca, part of the Balearic Islands, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 9,412 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. As a Spanish facility, ALAIOR operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), and it is situated within 50 km of the coast, indicating a marine discharge. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the protection of Menorca's coastal ecosystems. The island's waters support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations, making proper wastewater treatment essential for preserving local biodiversity and water quality.
Environmental context
ALAIOR discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near Menorca, an island known for its ecologically sensitive coastal and marine environments. The surrounding waters support seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica) and diverse marine fauna. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the island's tourism-dependent coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ALAIOR is located in Alaior, on the island of Menorca, in the Balearic Islands, Spain. The address is Me-28, Alaior, Menorca, Illes Balears, 07730.
ALAIOR discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea, as it is situated within 50 km of the coast. The plant likely uses a marine outfall to release effluent into coastal waters.
ALAIOR serves approximately 9,412 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters are required to provide at least secondary treatment. ALAIOR is expected to comply with these standards to protect the Mediterranean environment.
For plants serving around 9,400 people in Spain, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. Discharge to coastal waters may also require additional disinfection to meet bathing water quality standards.
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