Overview
DOLIANOVA_LOC_CUCCUREDDU wastewater treatment plant serves Patiolla/Dolianova in Sardinia, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,651 people under EU regulatory standards.
DOLIANOVA_LOC_CUCCUREDDU is a wastewater treatment plant located in Patiolla/Dolianova, in the Sardinia region of Italy. The plant serves a population of about 8,651 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into fresh water or estuaries. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a modest scale appropriate for its service area. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. Sardinia's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and coastal waters from untreated wastewater pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed in Sardinia, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The receiving water bodies support diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and invertebrate species. Protecting these waters is essential for maintaining ecological balance and supporting local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Patiolla/Dolianova, in the Sardinia region of Italy, with the address Via Su Marrupiu, Patiolla/Dolianova, Casteddu/Cagliari, Sardigna/Sardegna, 09041.
The plant serves approximately 8,651 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which eventually drains into the Mediterranean Sea, protecting local streams and coastal waters.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into fresh water or estuaries.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, especially if discharging into sensitive areas.
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