GONNOSFANADIGA_LOC_TRUXELLI Wastewater Treatment Plant, Gonnosfanadiga, Sardinia

The GONNOSFANADIGA_LOC_TRUXELLI wastewater treatment plant is located in the Medio Campidano province of Sardinia, Italy, serving the town of Gonnosfanadiga. With a designed capacity of 1.00, the plant handles wastewater from a population of approximately 8,223 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian regulations. As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment and discharge. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. Sardinia's Mediterranean climate and coastal environment make proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting marine ecosystems and supporting tourism and agriculture in the region.

The plant discharges into the local watershed of Sardinia, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the coastal marine environment, which is ecologically sensitive and supports local fisheries and tourism.