SA RAPITA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Campos, Illes Balears, Spain

SA RAPITA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Campos, on the island of Mallorca in the Illes Balears region of Spain. It serves a population of 1,125 and operates with a designed capacity of 7,000 m³/day, currently treating 339.06 m³/day. The plant is situated near the coast, reflecting the island's tourism-driven infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. Secondary treatment involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with EU standards for sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, which supports diverse marine ecosystems including seagrass meadows and fish habitats. The plant plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality in the Balearic Islands, a region heavily dependent on tourism and marine health.

The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near the southeastern coast of Mallorca. The receiving waters are part of the Balearic Sea, which supports ecologically sensitive habitats such as Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, important for carbon sequestration and marine biodiversity. The plant's coastal location requires careful management to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect bathing waters.