ORISTANO_TORREGRANDE, Oristano

Overview

ORISTANO_TORREGRANDE wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Oristano in Sardinia, Italy. It is located near the coast and serves a population of approximately 8,628.

ORISTANO_TORREGRANDE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Torregrande, a coastal frazione of Oristano, in the Sardinia region of Italy. The plant serves a population of about 8,628 people, 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 discharging into coastal waters. The plant's discharge likely enters the Gulf of Oristano, part of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's proximity to the coast underscores the need for effective treatment to protect water quality and marine ecosystems.

Environmental context

The plant is located near the coast of Sardinia, with treated effluent likely discharging into the Gulf of Oristano, a marine inlet of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal area supports seagrass meadows and diverse fish populations, making it ecologically sensitive. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the local marine environment.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Torregrande, a coastal area of Oristano, in the Sardinia region of Italy.

The plant serves approximately 8,628 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.

The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Gulf of Oristano, a coastal inlet of the Mediterranean Sea.

As an Italian plant, it must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters from agglomerations of this size.

Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent in coastal areas typically require secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.