Overview
LOIRI PORTO SAN PAOLO LOC VACCILEDDI wastewater treatment plant serves Loiri-Poltu Santu Paolu in Sardinia, Italy, with a population equivalent of 23,554. The plant is located near the coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive
LOIRI PORTO SAN PAOLO LOC VACCILEDDI is a wastewater treatment plant serving the municipality of Loiri-Poltu Santu Paolu (Loiri Porto San Paolo) in the Sardinia region of Italy. The plant handles wastewater from a population equivalent of approximately 23,554, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. Located in the Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna area, the facility is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As an Italian plant, this facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent discharging into coastal waters. Given its coastal proximity, the plant likely meets secondary treatment standards to protect the marine environment. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the surrounding watershed, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The coastal waters of Sardinia support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive Mediterranean coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Gallura region of northeastern Sardinia, within 50 km of the coast. Treated wastewater likely discharges into local streams or directly into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the coastal drainage network. The receiving waters support important marine habitats, including Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. The area is part of the broader Mediterranean basin, where nutrient inputs can affect coastal water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 3, Via Gallura, Loiri-Poltu Santu Paolu (Loiri Porto San Paolo), in the Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna region of Sardinia, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 23,554, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Given its coastal proximity, the discharge is likely subject to stringent treatment requirements to protect marine water quality.
As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent discharging into coastal waters.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge. Plants near sensitive coastal areas may also incorporate nutrient removal to comply with regional environmental regulations.
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