Overview
C. I. S. A. Serramanna Loc Pruni Cristis is a wastewater treatment plant in Serramanna, Sardinia, Italy, serving a population of over 211,000. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
C. I. S. A. Serramanna Loc Pruni Cristis is a major wastewater treatment plant located in Serramanna, in the Medio Campidano province of Sardinia, Italy. Serving a population of approximately 211,602, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations, requiring advanced treatment to protect sensitive receiving waters. As a large-scale facility in Italy, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating its substantial scale. Operational details and specific treatment processes are managed by the local authority to ensure compliance with national and EU standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. Sardinia's water bodies are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and coastal ecosystems. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting these environments from nutrient pollution and other contaminants, contributing to the health of the regional marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed of Sardinia, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Mediterranean is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to eutrophication from nutrient inputs. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect coastal ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity, from excessive nitrogen and phosphorus loads.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Serramanna, in the Medio Campidano province of Sardinia, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 211,602, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant protects local watercourses in Sardinia that drain into the Mediterranean Sea, helping to maintain water quality in the region.
As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, the plant is required to meet stringent standards under the EU UWWTD, including secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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