OLBIA_ZONA_INDUSTRIALE, Olbia

Overview

OLBIA_ZONA_INDUSTRIALE is a wastewater treatment plant serving the industrial zone of Olbia, Sardinia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 49,198 and is located near the coast.

OLBIA_ZONA_INDUSTRIALE is a wastewater treatment plant located in the industrial area of Olbia, on the island of Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 49,198, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. Its location near the port and industrial zone underscores its role in managing both municipal and industrial wastewater. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. In sensitive areas, such as coastal zones, tertiary treatment may be mandated to protect water quality. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a moderate scale of operation. The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Gulf of Olbia, a coastal area of ecological significance. The surrounding waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the sensitive marine ecosystem of the Mediterranean Sea.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Gulf of Olbia, which opens into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and rocky reefs, which are sensitive to nutrient enrichment and pollution. The region's tourism and fishing industries depend on maintaining high water quality, making advanced treatment important for protecting these ecological and economic resources.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in the industrial zone of Olbia, on the island of Sardinia, Italy. Its address is Banchina Isola Bianca, Isola Bianca, Olbia, Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, Sardigna/Sardegna, 07026.

The plant serves a population of approximately 49,198, which includes both residential and industrial users in the Olbia area.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Gulf of Olbia, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. As a coastal plant, it must meet stringent discharge standards to protect marine water quality.

As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (over 10,000 population equivalent), secondary treatment is required, and in sensitive coastal areas, tertiary treatment may be necessary.

Plants of this scale in Italy typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to remove organic matter and nutrients. In coastal regions, additional nutrient removal (tertiary treatment) is often implemented to prevent eutrophication in the Mediterranean Sea.