Overview
ARBUS_LOC_IS_MULINUS is a wastewater treatment plant serving Arbus, Sardinia, Italy. It serves a population of 8,017 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
ARBUS_LOC_IS_MULINUS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Arbus, in the region of Sardinia (Sardegna), Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 8,017 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italian regulatory authorities enforce compliance through regional environmental agencies. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. Sardinia's coastal and inland waters support diverse aquatic ecosystems, and proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive island environment.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Arbus, in southwestern Sardinia, within the Medio Campidano area. The treated effluent likely flows into local streams that drain into the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the marine environment. Sardinia's coastal waters are ecologically significant, supporting seagrass meadows and diverse marine life, making proper wastewater treatment critical for preserving water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
ARBUS_LOC_IS_MULINUS is located in Arbus, in the region of Sardinia (Sardegna), Italy. The full address is Traversa 2 Carlo Alberto, Arbus, Medio Campidano, Sardigna/Sardegna, 09031.
The plant serves a population of approximately 8,017 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting the coastal marine environment of Sardinia.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance is enforced by regional environmental agencies in Sardinia.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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