Overview
CASTELSARDO_LOC_LA_VIGNACCIA wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 6,354 people in Italy. The plant is located near the coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
CASTELSARDO_LOC_LA_VIGNACCIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Italy, serving a population of about 6,354. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the sea, and its exact location is in the region of Sardinia, near the town of Castelsardo. As a plant serving a population between 2,000 and 10,000, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for such agglomerations discharging into coastal waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized for its service population. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, either directly or via a local watercourse. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment helps protect water quality and ecosystems in the area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The coastal waters near Castelsardo support seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect recreational and ecological values.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Italy, near the town of Castelsardo in Sardinia, close to the Mediterranean coast.
The plant serves approximately 6,354 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a local watercourse or directly into coastal waters.
As an Italian plant serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Coastal plants may also need additional nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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