CALA LIBEROTTO LOC SOS ALINOS SU MUTRUCONE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Orosei, Sardinia

CALA LIBEROTTO LOC SOS ALINOS SU MUTRUCONE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the Sos Alinos district of Orosei, in the province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,500 people, reflecting its role in a small coastal community within the Mediterranean island region. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. With a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 890.84 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of local wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) underscores the importance of advanced treatment to protect marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and coastal biodiversity. The facility contributes to safeguarding the pristine beaches and waters of the Gulf of Orosei, a popular tourist destination.

The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, which receives treated wastewater from coastal communities. The local watershed includes small seasonal streams that drain into the sea near Orosei. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, which are ecologically sensitive and require high water quality. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting these habitats and the region's tourism-dependent economy.