Overview
OLLOLAI_LOC_CUCCHINADORZA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Ollolai, Sardinia, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 16,058 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
OLLOLAI_LOC_CUCCHINADORZA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Strada Provinciale 4 in Ollolai, in the province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 16,058, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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 directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Sardinia's Mediterranean climate and the region's ecological sensitivity make proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the island's natural resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed of central Sardinia, which flows through the Tirso River basin and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. The Mediterranean coastal environment is sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Provinciale 4 in Ollolai, in the province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 16,058, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Tirso River basin and ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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 and additional treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated to reduce nutrient loads.
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