Overview
SANT ANTONI SANT JOSEP wastewater treatment plant serves Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 63,499 people in the Balearic Islands.
SANT ANTONI SANT JOSEP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sant Antoni de Portmany, on the island of Ibiza in the Balearic Islands, Spain. The plant serves a population of around 63,499, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under Spanish and EU regulations. 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 regulatory framework ensures that treated effluent meets standards for discharge into sensitive coastal areas. The plant's treated wastewater is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, which surrounds Ibiza. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations, making proper treatment essential for protecting the local marine ecosystem and tourism-dependent economy.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near Sant Antoni de Portmany, a coastal town on Ibiza's west coast. The receiving waters are part of the Balearic Sea, which supports ecologically sensitive seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica) and diverse marine fauna. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect these habitats, which are vital for local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sant Antoni de Portmany, on the island of Ibiza in the Balearic Islands, Spain.
The plant serves approximately 63,499 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of Ibiza, requiring compliance with stringent standards to protect marine ecosystems.
As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent.
Plants of this scale in Spain typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet EU standards for coastal discharge.
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