Overview
Guspini Loc Nuraci wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 15,000 people in Guspini, Sardinia, Italy. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Guspini Loc Nuraci is a wastewater treatment plant located in Guspini, a town in the Medio Campidano province of Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 15,000, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As an Italian facility, it must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. Sardinia's water bodies support diverse aquatic life, and proper treatment is essential to protect coastal ecosystems and marine habitats in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the drainage network of southwestern Sardinia, flowing into the Mediterranean Sea near the Gulf of Oristano. This coastal area supports seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, making nutrient removal critical to prevent eutrophication. The region's semi-arid climate means water resources are limited, so maintaining water quality is vital for both ecological and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Guspini, a town in the Medio Campidano province of Sardinia, Italy. Its address is along the former Sciria-San Gavino railway line.
The plant serves approximately 15,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea near the Gulf of Oristano.
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. Compliance is enforced by Italian regional authorities.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. Some may also have tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Nearby plants