Overview
Monastir Loc Sa Murta wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Monastir in Sardinia, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and serves a population of 5,666.
The Monastir Loc Sa Murta wastewater treatment plant is located in Monastir (Muristenis), in the province of Cagliari on the island of Sardinia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 5,666 residents, classifying it as a small 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. The facility is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. Sardinia's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for the island's ecology and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect coastal waters and marine habitats from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the coast in southern Sardinia, and its treated effluent likely flows into the Mediterranean Sea via local streams or the Cagliari Gulf. The coastal waters of Sardinia support seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity, making effective wastewater treatment crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect sensitive marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Monastir (Muristenis), in the province of Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 5,666 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via the Cagliari Gulf.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 5,666 people are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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