BADESI_LOC_MAGIALEDDU Wastewater Treatment Plant, Badesi, Sardinia

BADESI_LOC_MAGIALEDDU is a wastewater treatment plant located in Badesi, in the Sardinia region of Italy. The plant serves a population of 6,547, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. 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. The directive sets minimum standards for discharge quality. The plant's location in Sardinia, an island with a Mediterranean climate, influences its operational context. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Sardinia's coastal ecosystems are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and seagrass meadows. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect coastal water quality.

The plant is located in the Gallura region of Sardinia, near the Tyrrhenian Sea. The local watershed drains into the sea, which supports diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass beds and fish nurseries. Sardinia's coastal waters are important for tourism and fisheries, making nutrient and pathogen control critical. The plant's discharge, if properly treated, helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.