Overview
SA CABANETA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Marratxí, Illes Balears, Spain. It serves the local population with a designed capacity of 8,400 m³/day.
SA CABANETA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Marratxí, on the island of Mallorca in the Illes Balears, Spain. The plant serves the local community as part of the region's water infrastructure, operating under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the EU directive for agglomerations of this scale. With a designed capacity of 8,400 m³/day, it is sized to handle the wastewater from the surrounding urban area. The plant's treatment process ensures that effluent meets regulatory standards before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. As a coastal plant within 10 km of the coast, its discharge can affect nearby marine ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal waters of Mallorca from pollution, supporting both environmental health and tourism in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The coastal waters near Marratxí support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the ecological balance of the Balearic Sea.
Frequently asked questions
SA CABANETA is located in Marratxí, on the island of Mallorca in the Illes Balears, Spain. The address is Camí de n'Olesa, Sant Marçal, Pòrtol, Marratxí.
The plant has a designed capacity of 8,400 cubic meters per day, serving the local population with secondary treatment.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. As a coastal plant, it must meet stringent standards to protect marine ecosystems.
The plant operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale and additional treatment in sensitive areas.
For a plant of this size in Spain, secondary treatment is standard. In coastal areas like the Balearic Islands, advanced treatment may be required to protect sensitive marine environments.
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