ALA DEI SARDI LOC SAS MELAS Wastewater Treatment Plant, Alà dei Sardi, Sardinia

ALA DEI SARDI LOC SAS MELAS is a wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of Alà dei Sardi, in the Sardinia region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,076 residents and is part of the local municipal wastewater infrastructure. It is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, in the Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 2,616 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 410.97 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), advanced treatment is typically required for sensitive areas, and this plant meets that standard. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting the ecological health of Sardinia's rivers and coastal waters. Its advanced treatment helps safeguard downstream aquatic ecosystems and contributes to the overall environmental management of the island.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea. The surrounding watershed includes the Gallura region, known for its diverse aquatic habitats. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality, supporting fish populations and other aquatic life in the coastal zone.