Overview
FONT DE SA CALA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in sa Pedruscada, Illes Balears, Spain. Serving 2,799 people, it discharges 512.67 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day.
FONT DE SA CALA is a wastewater treatment plant located in sa Pedruscada, within the municipality of Capdepera on the island of Mallorca, Illes Balears, Spain. The plant serves a population of 2,799 and is situated near the coast, reflecting the Mediterranean setting of the Balearic Islands. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for coastal discharges. With a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 512.67 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal demand. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea, which are ecologically sensitive due to the presence of seagrass meadows and diverse marine life. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the local marine environment and supports the region's tourism-driven economy.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near the northeastern coast of Mallorca. The receiving waters are part of the Balearic Sea, which supports important marine habitats such as Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows. These meadows are crucial for biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and coastal protection. Advanced treatment at the plant helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, reducing the risk of eutrophication and preserving water quality for tourism and marine life.
Frequently asked questions
FONT DE SA CALA is located in sa Pedruscada, within the municipality of Capdepera on the northeastern coast of Mallorca, in the Illes Balears region of Spain.
The plant serves a population of 2,799 people, making it a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant uses advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent, protecting the coastal marine environment.
FONT DE SA CALA provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for coastal areas.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Spanish law. For coastal discharges, the directive requires at least secondary treatment, but FONT DE SA CALA's advanced treatment provides additional environmental protection.
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