Overview
BINISSALEM wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Binissalem in the Balearic Islands, Spain. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day and serves a population of 5,773.
The BINISSALEM wastewater treatment plant is located in Binissalem, a town in the Raiguer region of Mallorca, within the Balearic Islands, Spain. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,773 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant in Spain, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow to the Mediterranean Sea, given Mallorca's island geography. The plant plays a role in protecting the island's coastal waters and groundwater resources, which are vital for tourism and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland on the island of Mallorca, part of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Its treated wastewater likely flows into local streams or the island's aquifer system, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean. The region's coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for tourism, making proper treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect seagrass meadows and fish habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at camí dels Ollers, Binissalem, in the Raiguer region of Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.
The plant serves a population of 5,773 people in the town of Binissalem and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that eventually reach the Mediterranean Sea, supporting the island's water cycle.
As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is classified as a small agglomeration under the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater or estuaries.
Under Spanish and EU regulations, plants of this size typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet effluent quality standards.
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