Overview
Cala Galdana wastewater treatment plant in Ciutadella, Menorca, Spain, serves 2,156 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 995.10 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.
The Cala Galdana wastewater treatment plant is located in Ciutadella, on the island of Menorca in the Balearic Islands, Spain. It serves a population of 2,156, typical of a small coastal community, and is situated near the popular Cala Galdana beach. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by the local authorities. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 995.10 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of wastewater from the tourist and residential areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, as the plant is located within 10 km of the coast. The surrounding waters are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and seagrass meadows, which are important for coastal biodiversity. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect these marine ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of Menorca. The coastal waters are part of a sensitive marine environment that supports seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica) and diverse marine life. These habitats are crucial for carbon sequestration and coastal protection. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient loading and protect the ecological balance of the surrounding marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The Cala Galdana wastewater treatment plant is located in Ciutadella, on the island of Menorca in the Balearic Islands, Spain. Its address is Passeig del Riu, Serpentona, Ciutadella, Menorca.
The plant serves a population of 2,156 people, which includes residents and seasonal tourists in the Cala Galdana area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea, as it is located within 10 km of the coast. The advanced treatment ensures the effluent meets high environmental standards before discharge.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations. This includes nutrient removal to protect the sensitive coastal marine environment.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Spanish law. For a small agglomeration like Cala Galdana, secondary treatment is mandatory, but the plant exceeds this with advanced treatment to protect the ecologically sensitive Mediterranean coastal waters.
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