Overview
FORMENTERA wastewater treatment plant serves the island of Formentera in the Balearic Islands, Spain. It is designed to treat wastewater for a population of 7,948, discharging into the Mediterranean Sea.
The FORMENTERA wastewater treatment plant is located in la Savina, Formentera, in the Balearic Islands, Spain. It serves the island's population of approximately 7,948 residents, with a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, reflecting its island setting. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (under 10,000 population equivalent), the directive requires appropriate treatment before discharge into coastal waters. It is expected to meet secondary or equivalent standards to protect the sensitive marine environment of the Balearic Sea. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, which surrounds the island of Formentera. The Balearic Sea is an ecologically significant area supporting diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality for tourism and local ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, specifically the Balearic Sea, which is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange. This area supports ecologically sensitive seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica) that are vital for marine biodiversity and coastal protection. Nutrient inputs from wastewater must be carefully managed to avoid eutrophication and algal blooms, which can degrade these habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The FORMENTERA wastewater treatment plant is located in la Savina, Formentera, in the Balearic Islands, Spain. Its address is Passatge del Vapor Manolito, la Savina, Formentera, Illes Balears, 07870.
The FORMENTERA plant serves a population of 7,948 residents on the island of Formentera.
The treated wastewater from the FORMENTERA plant is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, specifically the Balearic Sea, which surrounds the island.
As a Spanish facility, the FORMENTERA plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size before discharge into coastal waters.
For plants serving around 8,000 people in Spain, secondary treatment or equivalent is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive to protect coastal and marine environments.
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