OLBIA_LOC_SA_CORONCEDDA, Olbia

Overview

OLBIA_LOC_SA_CORONCEDDA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Olbia, Sardinia, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 60,000 and is located near the coast.

OLBIA_LOC_SA_CORONCEDDA is a wastewater treatment plant serving the city of Olbia in the Sardinia region of Italy. The plant is situated near the Padrongiano River and is designed to treat wastewater from a population of approximately 60,000 people, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar units), and it is located within 50 km of the coast, indicating potential sensitivity to marine discharge. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into the Padrongiano River or directly into the Tyrrhenian Sea, affecting the coastal waters of northeastern Sardinia. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for local tourism and fisheries, making proper treatment essential for environmental protection.

Environmental context

The plant is located near the Padrongiano River, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea off the northeastern coast of Sardinia. This coastal region supports ecologically sensitive marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and rocky reefs, which are important for biodiversity and local fisheries. The proximity to the coast necessitates advanced treatment to minimize nutrient and pollutant loads that could cause eutrophication or harm marine life.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Olbia, on the island of Sardinia, Italy, near the Padrongiano River and the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.

The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 60,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is likely discharged into the Padrongiano River or directly into the Tyrrhenian Sea, given the plant's coastal proximity.

As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent discharging into coastal waters.

Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 PE in sensitive areas require tertiary treatment, while those in less sensitive coastal areas may meet secondary treatment standards. Given the coastal location, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is common.