Overview
CALES DE MALLORCA wastewater treatment plant serves the Manacor area in Illes Balears, Spain. It is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit.
CALES DE MALLORCA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Llevant region of Illes Balears, Spain, serving a population of approximately 5,984 people. The plant is situated near the town of Manacor and operates within the Mediterranean coastal environment. As a Spanish facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 volume unit, and it is positioned within 50 km of the coastline, indicating potential sensitivity to marine discharge. The treated effluent from CALES DE MALLORCA likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, either directly or via local watercourses. The surrounding watershed supports coastal ecosystems and contributes to the broader Balearic marine environment, which is ecologically significant for its biodiversity and tourism value.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Llevant region of Mallorca, within the Balearic Islands. Its treated effluent ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea, which supports diverse marine life including seagrass meadows and fish populations. The coastal environment is ecologically sensitive due to tourism and habitat conservation needs.
Frequently asked questions
CALES DE MALLORCA is located in the Llevant region of Illes Balears, near the town of Manacor on the island of Mallorca, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 5,984 people in the Manacor area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via local watercourses or direct outfall, given its proximity to the coast.
As a Spanish plant, CALES DE MALLORCA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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