GIBA_LOC_SA_STROVINA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Giba, Sardinia

GIBA_LOC_SA_STROVINA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Giba, a town in the Sulcis Iglesiente region of Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,000 residents and has a designed capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 986 cubic meters per day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment, and advanced treatment is often mandated in sensitive areas to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment near the coast of Sardinia. The plant's proximity to the Mediterranean Sea means that its discharge can affect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect the sensitive marine environment of the region.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of southern Sardinia, which ultimately flow into the Mediterranean Sea. This region supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. The advanced treatment level helps reduce nutrient inputs that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the coastal zone.