Overview
BENDINAT wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Bendinat in Calvià, Illes Balears, Spain. It is located within 50 km of the coast and serves a population of approximately 11,878.
The BENDINAT wastewater treatment plant is located in Bendinat, a town in the municipality of Calvià on the island of Mallorca, part of the Illes Balears region of Spain. The plant serves a population of around 11,878 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union classification. As a Spanish wastewater facility, BENDINAT operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Spanish regulations mandate that such plants meet effluent standards to protect receiving waters. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea, as Mallorca is an island in the Balearic Sea. The local watershed includes coastal streams and groundwater that drain into the sea. The surrounding area is part of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, a ecologically sensitive region with diverse flora and fauna. Proper treatment is essential to protect marine ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The BENDINAT plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea via coastal streams and groundwater. The receiving waters support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations, and are important for tourism and recreation. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means that treated effluent must meet strict standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect sensitive coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The BENDINAT plant is located in Bendinat, a town in the municipality of Calvià on the island of Mallorca, in the Illes Balears region of Spain.
The plant serves approximately 11,878 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea via coastal streams and groundwater.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, BENDINAT is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, more advanced treatment to protect water quality.
For agglomerations of this size in Spain, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge. Plants may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like coastal zones.
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