MARACALAGONIS_LOC_S_STEFANO, Maracalagonis

Overview

MARACALAGONIS_LOC_S_STEFANO is a wastewater treatment plant in Maracalagonis, Sardinia, Italy. It serves a population of 7,397 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit.

MARACALAGONIS_LOC_S_STEFANO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Maracalagonis, in the region of Sardinia (Sardegna), Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,397 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a small-scale plant in Italy, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent to meet national standards. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via nearby coastal waters. The area is characterized by a Mediterranean climate and supports diverse aquatic life. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local environment and the downstream marine ecosystem from untreated wastewater.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The surrounding area is ecologically sensitive, supporting coastal and marine habitats. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the biodiversity of the Mediterranean coastal zone.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Maracalagonis, in the region of Sardinia (Sardegna), Italy, at Via Riu Sicci.

The plant serves a population of approximately 7,397 people.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea.

As an Italian plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters.

Plants of this scale in Italy typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent, as required by EU directives and national regulations, to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.