Overview
Paguera wastewater treatment plant serves Peguera, Calvià, in the Balearic Islands, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 14,000 residents, discharging into the Mediterranean coastal environment.
The Paguera wastewater treatment plant is located in Peguera, a coastal town in the municipality of Calvià on the island of Mallorca, part of the Balearic Islands, Spain. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,000, typical of a medium-sized agglomeration in a popular tourist region. As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating the plant's scale. Spanish coastal plants often employ advanced treatment to protect sensitive marine areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, which is a sensitive marine ecosystem. The Balearic Islands are known for their high ecological value, with seagrass meadows and diverse marine life. Proper wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect coastal water quality, supporting tourism and local biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near the southwestern coast of Mallorca. The receiving waters are part of the Balearic Sea, which supports seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica) and diverse marine life. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, and nutrient inputs from wastewater must be carefully managed to prevent eutrophication and protect marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Paguera plant is located in Peguera, a coastal town in the municipality of Calvià on the island of Mallorca, in the Balearic Islands, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 14,000 people, which corresponds to a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, likely through an outfall near the coast. The plant's coastal location requires compliance with strict discharge standards to protect marine water quality.
As a Spanish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people. Coastal plants may require additional treatment to meet sensitive area standards.
For a medium-sized agglomeration in Spain, secondary treatment is standard. In coastal areas like the Balearic Islands, tertiary treatment (nutrient removal) is often implemented to protect sensitive marine ecosystems from eutrophication.
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