Berchidda Loc Tanca Manna, Berchidda

Overview

Berchidda Loc Tanca Manna wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Berchidda in Sardinia, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 6,389.

The Berchidda Loc Tanca Manna wastewater treatment plant is located in the Gallura region of northeastern Sardinia, Italy, serving the municipality of Berchidda. The plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed under Italian and European regulations. With a designed capacity of 1.00 and serving a population of 6,389, the plant falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) classification for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent. For this scale, the directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to protect receiving water bodies. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea, contributing to the protection of Sardinia's coastal and marine ecosystems. The region's Mediterranean climate and tourism-dependent economy make effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and supporting local communities.

Environmental context

The plant is situated inland in northeastern Sardinia, approximately 50 km from the coast. Its treated wastewater likely flows into small streams that eventually reach the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The surrounding area includes agricultural lands and natural habitats that depend on clean water resources. Protecting downstream water quality supports Sardinia's diverse aquatic life and the ecological health of the Mediterranean coastal zone.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Berchidda, in the Gallura region of northeastern Sardinia, Italy, along Strada Provinciale 16M.

The plant serves a population of 6,389, corresponding to the municipality of Berchidda and surrounding areas.

The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain toward the Tyrrhenian Sea, following Italian and EU standards for wastewater discharge.

As an Italian plant serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters.

For agglomerations of this size, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment or equivalent, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.