Overview
BOSA_LOC_TORRIDI wastewater treatment plant serves Bosa, Sardinia, Italy, with a population equivalent of 15,278. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into the local watershed.
The BOSA_LOC_TORRIDI wastewater treatment plant is located in Bosa, a town in the province of Oristano on the island of Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 15,278, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, BOSA_LOC_TORRIDI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal or inland waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a moderate-scale facility. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea via local watercourses. Sardinia's coastal ecosystems are sensitive to nutrient inputs, and the plant's treatment level is critical for protecting marine water quality and supporting tourism and fisheries in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the watershed of the Temo River, which flows through Bosa and into the Mediterranean Sea. The downstream environment includes the Bosa Marina coastal area, a region with sandy beaches and seagrass meadows that support diverse marine life. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the ecological balance of this coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
BOSA_LOC_TORRIDI is located at 3, Via Pino Melis, Bosa, in the province of Oristano, Sardinia, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 15,278, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, likely via the Temo River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Bosa Marina.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 PE discharging into coastal waters.
For agglomerations of this size, Italian plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like coastal zones.
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