IGLESIAS_LOC_SA_STOIA, Iglesias

Overview

IGLESIAS_LOC_SA_STOIA serves Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 44,000 people. The plant discharges into the local watershed, supporting the island's Mediterranean coastal environment.

IGLESIAS_LOC_SA_STOIA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Iglesias (Igrèsias), in the Sulcis Iglesiente region of Sardinia, Italy. Serving a population of around 44,000, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing wastewater in a Mediterranean island setting. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment based on agglomeration size. As a medium-sized agglomeration (between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent), the plant is expected to provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with more advanced treatment required if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. Sardinia's coastal ecosystems are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and seagrass meadows. Proper treatment is crucial to protect water quality in the region's bays and coastal zones, which are important for tourism and fisheries.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the watershed of southwestern Sardinia, with treated effluent eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Iglesias support diverse marine habitats, including seagrass beds and rocky reefs that are important for fish spawning and biodiversity. Maintaining high treatment standards helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Iglesias (Igrèsias), in the Sulcis Iglesiente region of Sardinia, Italy. It serves the municipal area and surrounding communities.

The plant serves approximately 44,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's discharge contributes to the water quality of Sardinia's coastal environment.

The plant operates under Italy's transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.

Under the EU directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent must provide at least secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, such as coastal zones, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect marine ecosystems.