Overview
Morro Jable II wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Morro Jable in Pájara, Canary Islands, Spain. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 13,881.
Morro Jable II is a wastewater treatment plant located in Morro Jable, a coastal town in the municipality of Pájara on the island of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain. The plant serves a population of 13,881 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this tourist-oriented area. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Canary Islands are ecologically sensitive, with coastal waters supporting diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. Proper treatment is essential to protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near the southern coast of Fuerteventura. The surrounding marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including sea turtles and migratory fish species. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect coastal water quality in this ecologically sensitive island region.
Frequently asked questions
Morro Jable II is located in Morro Jable, a coastal town in the municipality of Pájara on the island of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain.
The plant serves a population of 13,881, primarily from the Morro Jable area, which is a popular tourist destination.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean, as the plant is located within 50 km of the coast. It contributes to the marine environment of the Canary Islands.
As a Spanish plant serving over 10,000 people, Morro Jable II is classified as a medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.
For agglomerations of this size, Spanish regulations typically require secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal in sensitive coastal areas. It must comply with EU standards.
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