MAMOIADA_LOC_MARAMELE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Mamoiada, Sardinia

MAMOIADA_LOC_MARAMELE is a wastewater treatment facility located in Mamoiada, a town in the province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 2,580 residents, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this inland community. It operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which sets standards for treatment based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, going beyond the secondary treatment typically required for agglomerations of this scale under the EU directive. This level of treatment is often applied in sensitive areas to reduce nutrient loads and protect water quality. The designed capacity of 2,800 m³/day indicates the plant's ability to handle peak flows, with a current discharge volume of approximately 510.75 m³/day. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the eastern Sardinian watershed. The region's Mediterranean climate and hilly terrain influence runoff patterns. Advanced treatment helps minimize the impact on downstream ecosystems, supporting aquatic life in the receiving streams and contributing to the overall health of the coastal marine environment.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow eastward toward the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin. Sardinia's inland watersheds support diverse aquatic habitats, including species adapted to seasonal flows. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and the ecological integrity of the coastal zone, which is important for fisheries and tourism.