CAMP DE MAR Wastewater Treatment Plant, Andratx, Mallorca

CAMP DE MAR is a wastewater treatment plant located in the coastal town of Camp de Mar, within the municipality of Andratx on the island of Mallorca, Illes Balears, Spain. The plant serves a population of 1,382, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU classifications. Its designed capacity is 2,800 m³/day, with an average daily discharge of 400.89 m³/day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for discharges into coastal waters. As a small agglomeration, it is not required to meet more stringent tertiary treatment unless the receiving area is designated as sensitive. The plant operates under Spain's national implementation of the directive, overseen by the regional government of Illes Balears. Treated effluent from CAMP DE MAR is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, given its proximity to the coast. The surrounding marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including seagrass meadows and fish habitats. The plant plays a key role in protecting local beaches and coastal waters from pollution, supporting tourism and the local ecosystem.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea near Camp de Mar, a coastal area on the southwestern coast of Mallorca. The receiving waters are part of the Balearic Sea, which supports ecologically sensitive habitats such as Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows. These meadows are crucial for biodiversity and coastal protection. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in this oligotrophic marine environment.