Platamona Riviera di Sorso, Sorso

Overview

Platamona Riviera di Sorso is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 2,850 people in Sorso, Sardinia, Italy. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

Platamona Riviera di Sorso is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located along the Litoranea Marina di Sorso in the municipality of Sorso, in the province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,850 residents and has a designed capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 564.20 cubic meters per day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas. Given its coastal location, the plant likely meets stringent standards to protect marine waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, which is a sensitive marine ecosystem. The surrounding area includes the Platamona beach and the Gulf of Asinara, supporting diverse marine life and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect coastal water quality.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near the Gulf of Asinara, a coastal area known for its clear waters and biodiversity. The receiving waters support seagrass meadows and marine fauna, making nutrient removal critical to avoid algal blooms. The region's tourism and fishing industries depend on high water quality, underscoring the importance of advanced treatment.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located along the Litoranea Marina di Sorso in the municipality of Sorso, province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy.

The plant serves approximately 2,850 residents in the Sorso area.

The treated wastewater is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea near the Gulf of Asinara, following advanced treatment to protect coastal water quality.

As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for sensitive coastal areas.

For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, but coastal plants often require advanced treatment to meet stringent nutrient limits under the EU directive.