MURO SANTA MARGALIDA, Son Bauló

Overview

MURO SANTA MARGALIDA wastewater treatment plant serves Son Bauló in Santa Margalida, Mallorca, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of 58,500 and is located near the coast.

MURO SANTA MARGALIDA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Son Bauló, within the municipality of Santa Margalida on the island of Mallorca, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 58,500 people, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. As a plant in Spain, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Given its coastal location, the plant likely incorporates nutrient removal to protect the marine environment. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, as Mallorca is an island with no major rivers. The surrounding area includes coastal ecosystems and tourist developments, making effective wastewater treatment critical for protecting bathing waters and marine biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the Bay of Alcúdia.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, specifically into the coastal waters near the Bay of Alcúdia in northeastern Mallorca. This area supports seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica), which are ecologically sensitive habitats that require low nutrient levels to thrive. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast underscores the importance of advanced treatment to prevent eutrophication and protect marine life.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Son Bauló, within the municipality of Santa Margalida, on the island of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, Spain.

The plant serves a population of approximately 58,500 people, covering the Son Bauló area and surrounding communities.

The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via an outfall near the coast, as Mallorca has no major rivers.

As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 people, and likely tertiary treatment in sensitive coastal areas.

For agglomerations of this size in coastal Spain, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is standard, often including biological treatment and disinfection to meet EU bathing water quality standards.