Environmental actions

Water

The current port has a sheltered water surface of 902 hectares, in addition to 4,541 hectares of open water. Part of their responsibility is to ensure clean waters and the maintenance of the marine ecosystem.

Initiatives to improve the waters of the Port of Barcelona

Iniciativas para la mejora de las aguas del Port
75%
Less organic contamination
Better water quality thanks to the city's sanitation work.
54
Tons of waste collected
About a quarter of the total collected from the sheet of water is plastic.

Act to improve quality

Many conditions influence the quality of port waters, from weather conditions to human action. To remedy the negative effects, the Port controls and analyses it, and takes the necessary actions.

Related Links
Regulations for the application of Royal Decree 817/2015, of 11 September, on water quality
Royal Decree 509/1996, of 15 March, on wastewater treatment
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