Overview
BUDDUSO_LOC_SA_TANCHITTA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Buddusò, Sardinia, Italy. It handles a population of 5,977 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, operating under EU regulations.
BUDDUSO_LOC_SA_TANCHITTA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Buddusò, a town in the Gallura region of northeastern Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,977, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure for the Sardegna region. As a small agglomeration in Italy, the plant is expected to meet the requirements of the EU UWWTD, which mandates secondary treatment for inland discharges. Italian wastewater treatment plants are typically regulated by regional environmental agencies, ensuring compliance with national and EU standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea, contributing to the protection of Sardinia's inland and coastal water quality. By treating wastewater from Buddusò, the plant helps safeguard local streams and the downstream marine environment, supporting the region's ecological health and tourism-dependent economy.
Environmental context
The plant serves Buddusò in the Gallura region of Sardinia, an island with a Mediterranean climate and diverse ecosystems. Treated wastewater likely flows into local streams that drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea, affecting coastal waters and marine habitats. The region supports seagrass meadows and coral formations, making proper treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Buddusò, a town in the Gallura region of northeastern Sardinia, Italy. Its address is Strada Statale 389 dir/A di Buddusò e del Correboi, in the province of Sassari.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,977 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain toward the Tyrrhenian Sea. As an inland plant, it follows EU standards for secondary treatment to protect downstream water quality.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size. Compliance is enforced by regional environmental authorities in Sardinia.
For small agglomerations (under 10,000 population equivalent) in Italy, secondary treatment is standard. This involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EU requirements for inland discharge.
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