Overview
SA POBLA wastewater treatment plant serves sa Pobla in Illes Balears, Spain. It is located within 50 km of the coast and serves a population of 13,601.
SA POBLA is a wastewater treatment plant located in sa Pobla, in the Raiguer region of Illes Balears, Spain. The plant serves a population of 13,601, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location on the island of Mallorca places it within a Mediterranean coastal environment. As a Spanish facility, SA POBLA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, which are common in the Balearic Islands due to tourism and coastal ecology. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses or the Mediterranean Sea, given its proximity to the coast. The Balearic Islands rely on healthy coastal waters for tourism and marine biodiversity. Proper treatment helps protect seagrass meadows and bathing water quality, which are critical for the region's economy and environment.
Environmental context
SA POBLA is located on the island of Mallorca, part of the Balearic archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's discharge likely enters local streams or directly into the Mediterranean, affecting coastal water quality. The surrounding watershed supports seagrass meadows and marine habitats that are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Protecting these waters is essential for tourism and fisheries in the region.
Frequently asked questions
SA POBLA is located in sa Pobla, in the Raiguer region of Illes Balears, Spain, on the island of Mallorca.
SA POBLA serves a population of 13,601, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Given its proximity to the coast, SA POBLA likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses or directly into the Mediterranean Sea, subject to Spanish and EU regulations.
SA POBLA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent, and more advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
In Spain, plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment, and may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive coastal or inland waters, as per EU directives.
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