Overview
GONNESA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Gonnesa in Sardinia, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit. It supports a population of 6,481 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
The GONNESA wastewater treatment plant is located in Gonnesa, a town in the Sulcis Iglesiente region of Sardinia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 6,481 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As a facility in Italy, 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 coastal or sensitive areas. Given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km), the plant likely adheres to stricter standards to protect marine environments. The regulatory framework ensures that treated effluent meets quality standards before discharge. Its location near the southwestern coast of Sardinia suggests discharge into the Mediterranean Sea, possibly via local streams or directly. The surrounding area includes the Sulcis Iglesiente region, known for its mining history and coastal ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to safeguard local marine life and water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The GONNESA plant is situated in southwestern Sardinia, within the Sulcis Iglesiente region, and its treated effluent likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea via local watercourses. The coastal waters support diverse marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and rocky reefs, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's operation under EU directives helps mitigate impacts on this ecologically important area.
Frequently asked questions
The GONNESA plant is located in Gonnesa, a town in the Sulcis Iglesiente region of Sardinia, Italy, near the southwestern coast.
The plant serves a population of approximately 6,481 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant's coastal proximity suggests discharge into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via local streams or direct outfall.
As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, especially near sensitive coastal areas.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard under the EU UWWTD. Plants near coastal areas may require additional nutrient removal to protect marine ecosystems.
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