PERD_E_SALI_SARROCH Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sarroch, Sardinia

PERD_E_SALI_SARROCH is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Sarroch, on the island of Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a small population of 8 people and has a designed capacity of 15,000 cubic meters per day, indicating it is sized for future growth or seasonal demand. It is situated in the municipality of Sarroch, near the city of Cagliari in the Sardegna region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. This level of treatment is typical for plants discharging into sensitive environments, such as coastal areas. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal location means the plant plays a key role in protecting marine water quality and supporting the ecological health of the surrounding area, including beaches and marine habitats.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of southern Sardinia, which flow into the Mediterranean Sea. This area supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the sensitive coastal ecosystem from eutrophication.