Platamona Hotel Villaggio dei Pini, Sorso

Overview

Platamona Hotel Villaggio dei Pini is a secondary treatment plant in Sorso, Sardinia, serving 265 people. It discharges 52.46 m³/day into the Gulf of Asinara, within 10 km of the coast.

Platamona Hotel Villaggio dei Pini is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sorso, on the northern coast of Sardinia, Italy. It serves a small population of 265 people, likely associated with the hotel and resort complex of the same name. The plant is situated along the Litoranea Marina di Sorso, near the Gulf of Asinara, and operates under Italian and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for discharges into coastal waters. Its designed capacity is 500 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 52.46 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) subjects it to additional scrutiny under the directive, which mandates secondary treatment for coastal discharges from agglomerations of this scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the Gulf of Asinara, a marine inlet of the Mediterranean Sea. This area supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. The plant's operation helps protect the coastal environment and the nearby Asinara National Park, a protected area known for its biodiversity.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Gulf of Asinara, a coastal embayment of the Mediterranean Sea. This marine environment supports seagrass meadows and is an important habitat for fish and crustaceans. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the Asinara National Park, which hosts rare species and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Sorso, in the province of Sassari, on the northern coast of Sardinia, Italy. It is situated along the Litoranea Marina di Sorso, near the Gulf of Asinara.

The plant serves a population of 265 people, primarily associated with the Platamona Hotel Villaggio dei Pini resort complex.

The treated wastewater is discharged into the Gulf of Asinara, a coastal inlet of the Mediterranean Sea. The plant provides secondary treatment before discharge.

As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for coastal discharges from agglomerations of this size.

For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, especially for coastal discharges. The EU directive requires appropriate treatment to protect sensitive marine environments.