PLATAMONA_STRUTTURA RICETTIVA PINETA CENTRO BALNEARE DELLA SALUTE - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Castelsardo, Sardinia

PLATAMONA_STRUTTURA_RICETTIVA_PINETA_CENTRO_BALNEARE_DELLA_SALUTE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Castelsardo, a coastal town in the province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a small population of 250 people, reflecting its role in a localized or tourist-oriented area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 250 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of approximately 49.5 cubic meters per day, it operates well within its capacity. As an Italian facility, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment levels for sensitive coastal areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea, near the Gulf of Asinara. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for local tourism and fisheries. The advanced treatment helps protect the coastal ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea near Castelsardo, within the Gulf of Asinara. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and diverse marine species. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the coastal environment from eutrophication, which is critical for maintaining water quality in this tourist-dependent region.