Overview
CARLOFORTE wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 8,000 people in Italy. Located near the coast of Sardinia, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The CARLOFORTE wastewater treatment plant is located in Italy, serving a population of about 8,000. Situated on the island of Sardinia, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the local community. As a plant serving a small agglomeration, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. Italian regulations mandate secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters unless a less sensitive area designation applies. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, given its coastal proximity. The surrounding marine environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local tourism and fisheries. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect water quality and ecosystem health in this sensitive coastal area.
Environmental context
The plant is located on the island of Sardinia, within 50 km of the coast, and its treated wastewater likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters in this region support diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish populations, and are important for local tourism and fishing. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The CARLOFORTE wastewater treatment plant is located in Italy, on the island of Sardinia, near the town of Carloforte. Its coordinates are approximately 39.155 N, 8.326 E.
The CARLOFORTE plant serves a population of approximately 8,000 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
Given its coastal location on Sardinia, the treated wastewater from CARLOFORTE is likely discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, subject to Italian and EU regulations for marine outfalls.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. For coastal discharges, secondary treatment is typically required.
For small agglomerations in Italy, the EU directive requires appropriate treatment. Coastal plants often use secondary treatment (biological) to reduce organic matter and nutrients before marine discharge, unless a less sensitive area exemption applies.
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