Overview
Santa Eulalia wastewater treatment plant serves Santa Eulària des Riu on Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 41,301 under EU regulatory standards.
The Santa Eulalia wastewater treatment plant is located in Santa Eulària des Riu on the island of Ibiza, part of the Balearic Islands, Spain. The facility serves a population of around 41,301, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Spanish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, as the plant is located within 50 km of the coast. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are part of the ecologically sensitive Balearic Sea, which is important for tourism and fisheries in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near Ibiza, within the Balearic Sea. This coastal area supports seagrass meadows, particularly Posidonia oceanica, which are crucial for marine biodiversity and carbon sequestration. The effluent must meet stringent EU standards to protect these sensitive marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Santa Eulària des Riu on the island of Ibiza, in the Balearic Islands, Spain. Its address is Carrer de la Haia, Sa Caleta, S’Argamassa, Santa Eulària des Riu.
The plant serves approximately 41,301 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, as the plant is located within 50 km of the coast. The discharge must comply with EU 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 of this size and additional treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. For coastal discharges, tertiary treatment may be needed to protect sensitive marine environments.
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