Overview
MASULLAS wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Masullas in Sardinia, Italy. It handles a population of approximately 13,119 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The MASULLAS wastewater treatment plant is located in Masullas, a town in the province of Oristano on the island of Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of around 13,119, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As part of Italy's wastewater infrastructure, it plays a key role in managing municipal sewage for this inland community. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is reported at 1.00, though the unit is unspecified. Italian wastewater facilities are regulated by national authorities and must comply with discharge standards to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that drain into the Mediterranean Sea. Sardinia's inland waters support diverse aquatic ecosystems, and proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream coastal environments. The plant's location away from the coast reduces direct marine impact, but its effluent still influences the island's water resources.
Environmental context
The MASULLAS plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the western coast of Sardinia, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The region's watershed supports agricultural activities and natural habitats, making effective treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and safeguard aquatic life. Sardinia's Mediterranean climate means water resources are seasonally stressed, so maintaining effluent quality is critical for both ecological health and water availability.
Frequently asked questions
The MASULLAS plant is located in Masullas, a town in the province of Oristano, on the island of Sardinia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 13,119 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow toward the western coast of Sardinia and eventually into the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas that may require tertiary treatment.
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