Overview
ALGHERO_LOC_SAN_MARCO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Alghero, Sardinia, Italy. It serves approximately 70,000 people and is located in the San Marco industrial zone.
ALGHERO_LOC_SAN_MARCO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the San Marco industrial zone of Alghero, in the province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 70,000, corresponding to a medium-to-large agglomeration under Italian and EU classifications. As a plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires at least secondary treatment. The plant's designed capacity is 1. 00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its coastal location and proximity to the Gulf of Alghero, supporting diverse marine life and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and the region's natural heritage.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the San Marco industrial zone near Alghero, on the northwestern coast of Sardinia. Treated effluent likely discharges into the Gulf of Alghero, part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters support diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, and are important for local fisheries and tourism. The region's karst geology and seasonal rainfall patterns influence water availability and pollution risks, making effective wastewater treatment critical for environmental protection.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the San Marco industrial zone of Alghero, in the province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 70,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Alghero in the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates at least secondary treatment.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide secondary or tertiary treatment, especially in sensitive coastal areas, to meet EU and national water quality standards.
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