Overview
ISILI_LOC_TUPPE_SOLI wastewater treatment plant serves Isili, Sardinia, Italy, with a population equivalent of 6,609. The plant discharges into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of the Mediterranean coastal environment.
The ISILI_LOC_TUPPE_SOLI wastewater treatment plant is located in Isili, a town in the province of Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy. Serving a population of approximately 6,609, the plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. As a small to medium agglomeration, it operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment to protect sensitive areas. Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of this size (between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent) are typically required to provide secondary treatment or equivalent, unless discharging into less sensitive coastal waters. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards for effluent quality. Italy's water authorities oversee permits and monitoring to safeguard water resources. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. Sardinia's inland waters and coastal zones are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and important habitats. The plant plays a key role in reducing nutrient and pollutant loads, thereby protecting downstream water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed of the Flumendosa river basin, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea (Mediterranean Sea). The downstream environment includes coastal lagoons and marine habitats that support diverse aquatic species, including fish and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this region is critical for maintaining ecological balance and supporting tourism and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Isili, a town in the province of Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 6,609 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Flumendosa river basin and ultimately the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant helps protect the water quality of the Flumendosa river basin and downstream coastal waters in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As a small agglomeration in Italy, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment or equivalent for agglomerations of this size to protect sensitive areas.
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