Overview
ABBASANTA wastewater treatment plant serves Ilartzi/Ghilarza in Sardinia, Italy. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 volume unit and serves a population of 10,142.
ABBASANTA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ilartzi/Ghilarza, within the province of Aristanis/Oristano, Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of 10,142 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit, indicating it is a small to medium-scale facility. As an Italian plant, ABBASANTA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. Sardinia's inland waters support diverse aquatic life, and the plant plays a role in maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge affects the local watershed in Sardinia, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The region's aquatic ecosystems are sensitive to nutrient loading, and proper treatment helps protect downstream habitats and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
ABBASANTA is located in Ilartzi/Ghilarza, in the province of Aristanis/Oristano, Sardinia, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 10,142 people.
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, ABBASANTA falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 to 15,000 people typically require secondary treatment, and in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be needed.
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