Overview
Platamona Camping Cristina is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 1,400 people in Sorso, Sardinia, Italy. It discharges treated effluent near the Gulf of Asinara, a coastal area of ecological importance.
Platamona Camping Cristina is a wastewater treatment facility located in the coastal municipality of Sorso, in the Sardinia region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,400 people, primarily from the Platamona camping area, and operates with advanced treatment processes to ensure high-quality effluent. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant has a designed capacity of 1,400 cubic meters per day and discharges a volume of about 277 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates well below capacity. The treated wastewater is discharged into the coastal waters of the Gulf of Asinara, a marine area that supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Mediterranean Sea ecosystem. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the sensitive coastal environment and the nearby Asinara National Park from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gulf of Asinara, a coastal embayment of the Mediterranean Sea off the northern coast of Sardinia. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and diverse marine species. The advanced treatment reduces nutrient loads, protecting the gulf's water quality and the adjacent Asinara Island marine protected area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located along the Litoranea Marina di Sorso road in the Platamona area, near the town of Sorso in the province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,400 people, primarily from the Platamona camping and tourist area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the coastal waters of the Gulf of Asinara, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in compliance with EU standards for sensitive coastal areas.
As a plant serving a small agglomeration (under 2,000 population equivalent) in a coastal area, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires appropriate treatment to protect the marine environment.
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