Overview
LANUSEI_ILBONO wastewater treatment plant serves Irbono/Ilbono in Sardinia, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 10,865.
The LANUSEI_ILBONO wastewater treatment plant is located in Irbono/Ilbono, in the Ogliastra region of Sardinia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 10,865 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italian plants are typically managed by municipal or regional water authorities. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Sardinia's Mediterranean climate and coastal environment make proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting marine water quality and supporting tourism and local ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed of eastern Sardinia, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism. The Mediterranean Sea is sensitive to nutrient pollution, so effective treatment is crucial for maintaining water quality and protecting seagrass meadows and fish habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Irbono/Ilbono, in the Ogliastra region of Sardinia, Italy, on Via Circonvallazione.
The plant serves a population of 10,865 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000-15,000 people typically require secondary treatment, and may need tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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