Overview
Golfo Pevero wastewater treatment plant in Sardinia, Italy, serves 1,600 people with advanced treatment. It discharges treated water near the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, supporting local environmental quality.
The Golfo Pevero wastewater treatment plant is located in the locality of Piccolo Pevero, within the municipality of Arzachena in the Gallura region of northeastern Sardinia, Italy. This facility serves a population of approximately 1,600 residents and visitors, reflecting the scale of a small coastal community. The plant is situated near the popular tourist destination of Golfo Pevero, a bay known for its beaches and marine environment. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive coastal waters. The designed capacity of 1,600 cubic meters per day aligns with the population served, and the current discharge volume of 316.74 cubic meters per day indicates operational activity. As an Italian facility, it operates under national regulations implementing EU directives, with oversight from regional environmental authorities in Sardinia. Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into the coastal waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, specifically into the Gulf of Pevero. This area is part of the larger Mediterranean Sea ecosystem, which supports diverse marine life including seagrass meadows and fish populations. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the ecological health of the nearby beaches and marine habitats, which are important for both biodiversity and local tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gulf of Pevero, a coastal inlet of the Tyrrhenian Sea in the Mediterranean. The surrounding watershed drains the granite hills of Gallura, with seasonal streams feeding the bay. The marine environment supports Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows and rocky reef habitats, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Advanced treatment reduces the risk of eutrophication, preserving water quality for bathing and marine life.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the locality of Piccolo Pevero, within the municipality of Arzachena, in the Gallura region of northeastern Sardinia, Italy. Its address is Via del Corallo, Golfo Pevero.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,600 people, which includes residents and seasonal tourists in the coastal area of Golfo Pevero.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the coastal waters of the Gulf of Pevero, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent to protect the marine environment.
As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. For smaller plants like this, advanced treatment is often implemented voluntarily or due to local environmental sensitivity.
For small coastal plants in Italy, advanced treatment is common to protect sensitive marine areas. The EU directive mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations above 2,000 PE, but many smaller plants adopt tertiary or advanced processes to meet local water quality standards.
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