Ibiza is advancing its commitment to sustainability and environmental improvement with the commissioning of the new Sa Coma Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). This long-awaited infrastructure addresses a long-standing need for the island: a modern and efficient system for treating urban wastewater, capable of preserving the natural environment and improving the quality of life for residents and visitors.
The new wastewater treatment plant represents a significant leap forward in treatment capacity and opens the door to greater use of reclaimed water, in line with the goals of ecological transition. Its commissioning marks a milestone in the modernization of the island's sanitation system, which, along with Formentera, faces significant structural challenges related to water management, especially during peak season.
In this context, the Balearic Water and Environmental Quality Agency's (ABAQUA) commitment to more sustainable infrastructure reinforces the key role of water treatment and reuse in the archipelago's future. As part of this strategy, ABAQUA has awarded a contract to Facsa The operation and maintenance of the new Sa Coma Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), as well as other strategic facilities in Ibiza and Formentera. With this award, Facsa positions itself as the company in the sector with the most wastewater treatment lots awarded in ABAQUA's latest public tender.
The facilities included in this contract are designed to handle a load equivalent to that generated by more than 178,000 people, representing a significant boost to the islands' wastewater treatment capacity. Operational management will be carried out in a joint venture with the local companies Transportes y Excavaciones Bufí y Serra and Islasfalto, thus reinforcing the commitment to the local business community.
The visit to the facilities brought together institutional authorities and representatives from the technical and business sectors. Among them were the President of the Balearic Government, Margalida Prohens, and the Minister of the Sea and the Water Cycle, Juan Manuel Lafuente, as well as representatives from the Balearic Water and Environmental Quality Agency (ABAQUA) and the municipalities of Sant Antoni de Portmany and Ibiza. The Director General of Facsa, Jose Claramonte, along with members of the technical team and partner companies that have made this project possible, Juan Bufí and Javier Palau.
Commitment to sustainability
The new contract in Sa Coma incorporates measures aligned with the objectives of decarbonization and circular economy, such as the integration of renewable energies, the valorization of generated waste, the digitalization of maintenance processes and the exclusive use of zero-emission vehicles in the assigned fleet.
One of the main technical challenges of Formentera's sanitation system is the management of sludge generated during the treatment process. In this regard, Facsa is analyzing the implementation of a solar drying system to reduce its volume and improve its final treatment.
In addition to this new contract in Ibiza and Formentera, Facsa has recently renewed the management of the 13 wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) it already operates in Mallorca. These projects solidify Facsa's position as a leader in sustainable water management in the Balearic Islands and reaffirm its commitment to service quality, technological innovation, and the protection of a resource essential for the archipelago's social and economic development.
