Overview
OLIENA_LOC_MURTURUMELE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Oliena, Sardinia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 10,053 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
OLIENA_LOC_MURTURUMELE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Oliena, a town in the province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of around 10,053, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category 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 plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Sardinia's Mediterranean climate and coastal environment make proper treatment essential to protect marine ecosystems and local water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in Sardinia, over 50 km from the coast. Its treated effluent likely flows into local streams or rivers that drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. Proper wastewater treatment helps protect the coastal marine environment from nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Oliena, in the province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy. The address is Via Sa Trave, Oliena.
The plant serves approximately 10,053 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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 UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. For larger agglomerations, more advanced treatment may be needed in sensitive areas.
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