Overview
CALA_GONONE wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Cala Gonone in Sardinia, Italy. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of approximately 29,492.
The CALA_GONONE wastewater treatment plant is located in the coastal town of Cala Gonone, in the province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy. The facility serves a population of around 29,492 residents and visitors, reflecting the town's role as a tourist destination on the eastern coast of Sardinia. As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, indicating its intended scale to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the surrounding environment, likely affecting the coastal waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The area is known for its clear waters and marine biodiversity, making proper treatment essential to protect the local ecosystem and tourism industry.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea. The local watershed includes small streams that drain from the Supramonte mountain range into the sea. The coastal zone supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish species, and is an important area for tourism and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cala Gonone, a coastal town in the province of Nuoro, on the eastern coast of Sardinia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 29,492 people, including residents and seasonal tourists.
The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, likely through an outfall pipe.
As a plant serving an agglomeration of about 29,492 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment for such agglomerations, especially in sensitive coastal areas.
In Italy, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet EU standards for organic matter and nutrient removal.
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