MIGJORN GRAN Wastewater Treatment Plant, es Migjorn Gran, Menorca, Spain

MIGJORN GRAN is a wastewater treatment plant located in es Migjorn Gran, a municipality on the island of Menorca in the Balearic Islands, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,508 residents and is designed with a capacity of 5,500 m³ per day, with an average discharge volume of 529.18 m³ per day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations like this, advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive coastal environments. Situated within 10 km of the coast, the plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea. The surrounding waters support diverse marine life and are part of the Balearic Sea ecosystem, which is important for tourism and local fisheries. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect these coastal waters from nutrient pollution.

The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near the southern coast of Menorca. The coastal waters are part of the Balearic Sea, which supports seagrass meadows, fish nurseries, and migratory species. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication and protect the ecological balance of this sensitive marine environment.