Platamona Condominio Villa Marina Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sorso, Sardinia

Platamona Condominio Villa Marina is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sorso, in the Sardinia region of Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,000 people, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal treatment system in a coastal area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of effluent quality. With a designed capacity of 1,200 m³/day and a current discharge volume of about 198 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity. As an Italian facility, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with advanced treatment required in sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment near the coast of Sardinia. The plant's proximity to the Mediterranean Sea means its discharge can affect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. The region's watershed drains into the sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of Sardinia, part of the Mediterranean Sea. This marine environment supports seagrass meadows and diverse fish populations, making water quality crucial for ecological health. The local watershed includes small streams that flow into the sea, and the area is important for tourism and fisheries.