Overview
NUORO_LOC_SU_TUVU wastewater treatment plant serves Nuoro, Italy, in the Sardinia region. It handles a population equivalent of 55,363 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The NUORO_LOC_SU_TUVU wastewater treatment plant is located in Nuoro, a city in the Sardinia region of Italy. Serving a population equivalent of approximately 55,363, this facility is a key component of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, away from the immediate coastal zone, and its operations are governed by Italian and European Union regulations. As a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet the directive's requirements for inland freshwater discharges. The directive mandates that agglomerations with a population equivalent above 10,000 must have secondary treatment, and those in sensitive areas may require tertiary treatment. The plant's compliance with EU standards ensures that effluent quality is monitored and controlled. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding environment, including the nearby rivers and the coastal marine ecosystem. By treating wastewater to regulatory standards, it helps maintain water quality and supports the ecological health of the region's watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The Sardinian landscape includes mountainous terrain and Mediterranean scrub, making water quality management essential for preserving natural habitats and downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
NUORO_LOC_SU_TUVU is located in Nuoro, a city in the Sardinia region of Italy, on Strada Provinciale 58.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 55,363, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian plant, NUORO_LOC_SU_TUVU operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 PE and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size, Italian plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, with possible nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Mediterranean.
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