Overview
FORMENTOR wastewater treatment plant in Pollença, Illes Balears, Spain, serves a small population of 88 with secondary treatment. It discharges 81.64 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.
FORMENTOR is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pollença, within the Serra de Tramuntana region of Illes Balears, Spain. It serves a small population of 88 people, reflecting its role in a rural or tourist-oriented area. The plant has a designed capacity of 2475.00 m³/day and currently discharges 81.64 m³/day of treated wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with European effluent standards. Situated within 10 km of the Mediterranean coast, the plant's discharge may influence local coastal water quality. The surrounding Serra de Tramuntana mountain range is a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape, and the area supports diverse marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect bathing waters and marine life in the Balearic Sea.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Serra de Tramuntana region of Mallorca, with its treated effluent likely reaching the Mediterranean Sea via local streams or groundwater. The coastal waters near Pollença support seagrass meadows and diverse marine habitats, which are sensitive to nutrient inputs. The Balearic Sea is an important migratory corridor for marine species and a popular tourist destination, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The FORMENTOR plant is located in Pollença, on the island of Mallorca, within the Serra de Tramuntana region of Illes Balears, Spain.
The plant serves a small population of 88 people, typical of a rural or coastal tourist area.
The plant discharges 81.64 m³/day of treated wastewater.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for small agglomerations and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. As a coastal plant, it must also comply with the Bathing Water Directive to protect recreational waters.
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