Overview
ITTIRI_LOC_ZEPPERE wastewater treatment plant serves Ittiri, Sardinia, Italy. It operates under EU regulations for agglomerations of this scale, treating wastewater for nearly 10,000 residents.
ITTIRI_LOC_ZEPPERE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ittiri, a town in the province of Sassari on the island of Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,787 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meters per day, though this figure appears nominal and may not reflect actual operational scale. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. Sardinia's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed near Ittiri, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea via smaller rivers and streams. Sardinia's aquatic ecosystems are sensitive to nutrient pollution, and the plant's treatment helps protect coastal waters and marine habitats. The region's Mediterranean climate means water resources are seasonally scarce, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for both environmental and public health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ittiri, a town in the province of Sassari on the island of Sardinia, Italy. Its address is Strada Provinciale 41 bis Siligo - Banari - Ittiri, Sa Teula, Ittiri, Sardinia.
The plant serves approximately 9,787 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which eventually flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's discharge point is inland, not directly on the coast.
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 discharging into freshwater or estuaries.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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