Overview
ES CAPDELLA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in es Capdellà, Calvià, Illes Balears, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.
ES CAPDELLA is a wastewater treatment plant serving the community of es Capdellà in the municipality of Calvià, located in the Serra de Tramuntana region of Illes Balears, Spain. The plant is situated on the island of Mallorca and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for discharges into coastal waters. With a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day, it serves a population equivalent that aligns with a medium-sized agglomeration. The plant operates under Spain's national implementation of the directive, which mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations of this scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea, which are ecologically sensitive due to the presence of seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica) and diverse marine life. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal environment and supporting the region's tourism-dependent economy.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of Mallorca. The receiving waters are part of the Balearic Sea, which supports important marine habitats including seagrass meadows and coral formations. These ecosystems are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and biodiversity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
ES CAPDELLA is located in es Capdellà, a village in the municipality of Calvià, on the island of Mallorca in the Illes Balears region of Spain. The address is Ma-1015, es Capdellà, Calvià, Serra de Tramuntana, Illes Balears, 07196.
ES CAPDELLA provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level required for coastal discharges under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater from ES CAPDELLA is discharged into the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea, near the coast of Mallorca. The discharge point is within 10 km of the coast, and the effluent meets secondary treatment standards to protect the marine environment.
ES CAPDELLA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for wastewater collection and treatment in agglomerations. In Spain, the directive is implemented through national legislation, and plants of this scale are required to provide secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters.
ES CAPDELLA has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³ per day, which is typical for a medium-sized agglomeration. This capacity is sufficient to serve the local population and seasonal tourist demand in the Calvià area.
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