Overview
CA N BOSSA wastewater treatment plant serves Sant Jordi de ses Salines in the Balearic Islands, Spain, with a population equivalent of 24,840. The plant is located near Platja d'en Bossa on the coast of Ibiza.
CA N BOSSA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sant Jordi de ses Salines, a coastal town on the island of Ibiza in the Balearic Islands, Spain. The plant serves a population equivalent of 24,840, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. Its location near the popular tourist area of Platja d'en Bossa underscores its importance for local sanitation and environmental protection. As a Spanish plant in the Balearic Islands, CA N BOSSA 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), indicating it is sized to handle seasonal tourist flows. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea near Ibiza, a sensitive marine environment known for its seagrass meadows and diverse aquatic life. The receiving waters support tourism, fisheries, and ecological balance. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the coastal ecosystem, which is part of the broader Balearic Sea basin.
Environmental context
CA N BOSSA discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of Ibiza, within the Balearic Sea. This coastal area supports ecologically significant seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica) that provide habitat for marine species and help maintain water clarity. The plant's location in a tourist-intensive zone means that effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect bathing water quality along nearby beaches such as Platja d'en Bossa.
Frequently asked questions
CA N BOSSA is located in Sant Jordi de ses Salines, a coastal town on the island of Ibiza in the Balearic Islands, Spain. The plant is situated near Platja d'en Bossa, a popular tourist beach.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 24,840, which includes residents and seasonal tourists. This places it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of Ibiza. As a coastal plant, it must meet stringent EU standards for marine discharge to protect the sensitive marine environment.
CA N BOSSA 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. Spanish authorities enforce compliance through national regulations.
For a medium agglomeration of this size in Spain, secondary treatment is standard under the EU UWWTD. Plants may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Mediterranean coastal zone.
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