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Binissalem modernizes wastewater treatment plant - between nature conservation and tourism tax

Binissalem’s wastewater plant gets an ecological upgrade

Binissalem is upgrading its treatment plant to protect artificial lagoons, wetland species and water management in dry months.

Published: April 21, 2026
Binissalem modernizes wastewater treatment plant - between nature conservation and tourism tax

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Why is Binissalem modernizing its wastewater treatment plant?

Binissalem is upgrading the plant to better protect the artificial lagoons that have become a small wetland habitat. The aim is to keep the system working while also supporting birds, amphibians, and other wildlife that rely on it, especially during hot and dry periods in Mallorca.

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