Overview
DORGALI_LOC_MUSINA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Dorgali, Sardinia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 14,630 and is located inland on the island.
DORGALI_LOC_MUSINA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Dorgali, a town in the province of Nuoro on the island of Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of around 14,630, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into inland waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The region's karst geology and Mediterranean climate make water resource management important for both ecological and tourism-related uses.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local drainage network on the eastern coast of Sardinia, flowing into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including seagrass meadows and fish species. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the Gulf of Orosei, a region known for its pristine beaches and marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
DORGALI_LOC_MUSINA is located in Dorgali, a town in the province of Nuoro on the island of Sardinia, Italy. The address is 18, Strada del Cimitero, Dorgali.
The plant serves a population of approximately 14,630, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows to the Tyrrhenian Sea on Sardinia's eastern coast.
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 inland or coastal waters.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Nearby plants