Overview
CALES DE MANACOR is a wastewater treatment plant serving Manacor, Illes Balears, Spain. It treats wastewater for a population of 5,717 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
CALES DE MANACOR is a wastewater treatment plant located in Manacor, on the island of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,717 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification. It is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Mediterranean Sea. As a Spanish facility, the plant 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 designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a modest scale appropriate for the population served. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, which is a semi-enclosed sea with high ecological sensitivity. The Balearic Islands are known for their marine biodiversity, including seagrass meadows and important fish spawning grounds. The plant plays a key role in protecting these coastal ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient inputs. The surrounding coastal waters support diverse marine life, including Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, which are critical for carbon sequestration and habitat. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects the ecological health of the Balearic coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
CALES DE MANACOR is located in Manacor, on the island of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, Spain. The address is cova de sa balma des cuartó, Carrer dels Pensaments, s'Estany d'en Mas, Manacor.
The plant serves a population of 5,717 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, as the plant is located within 50 km of the coast. It likely involves a marine outfall.
As a Spanish plant, it 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.
For small agglomerations in Spain, secondary treatment is typically required for discharges to coastal waters. This includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EU standards.
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