Overview
Porto Cervo wastewater treatment plant serves the Sardinian resort town of Porto Cervo, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. The facility supports local tourism and residential needs in the Gallura region.
The Porto Cervo wastewater treatment plant is located in the upscale coastal resort of Porto Cervo, within the municipality of Arzachena in the Sardinia region of Italy. Serving a population of approximately 10,456 residents and seasonal tourists, the plant plays a key role in managing wastewater from this popular Mediterranean destination. As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size (10,000-15,000 p.e.) discharging into coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea via local watercourses, contributing to the protection of Sardinia's pristine coastal environment. The surrounding area includes ecologically sensitive marine habitats that support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity.
Environmental context
The Porto Cervo plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, via local streams and coastal runoff. The receiving waters support seagrass meadows and rocky reef ecosystems that are vital for fish nurseries and marine biodiversity. Sardinia's coastal zone is a popular tourism destination, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and protecting downstream marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Porto Cervo wastewater treatment plant is located at 24 Via delle Regate, Porto Cervo, in the municipality of Arzachena, Sardinia, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 10,456 residents, with additional capacity for seasonal tourists visiting the Costa Smeralda resort area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea via local watercourses, following Italian and EU standards for coastal discharge.
As a plant serving an agglomeration of about 10,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. Italy implements this directive through national regulations.
For Italian plants of this scale, secondary biological treatment is standard, often including activated sludge or similar processes, to meet EU standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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