Overview
MANACOR wastewater treatment plant serves Manacor, Illes Balears, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/s. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Mediterranean basin.
MANACOR is a wastewater treatment plant located in Manacor, on the island of Mallorca in the Illes Balears region of Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 30,867 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. It is situated in the Llevant comarca, an area known for its coastal tourism and agricultural activity. As a Spanish facility, MANACOR operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Spanish regulations, transposed through Royal Decree-Law 11/1995, mandate compliance with discharge standards for sensitive areas, which may apply to coastal zones. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea via local watercourses, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. The Balearic Islands rely on proper wastewater management to safeguard their tourism-dependent economy and sensitive marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and coastal lagoons.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The local watershed includes ephemeral streams that drain the Llevant region, ultimately reaching the Balearic Sea. Downstream ecosystems include Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, which are critical for biodiversity and carbon sequestration. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect these habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The MANACOR wastewater treatment plant is located at Camí de la Depuradora, Manacor, in the Llevant comarca of Illes Balears, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 30,867 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Mediterranean Sea, specifically the Balearic Sea, supporting coastal water quality.
As a Spanish plant, MANACOR operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent, with possible tertiary requirements in sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size, Spanish plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive coastal or inland waters, in line with EU directives.
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