Overview
Porto Rotondo Centro1 Olbia is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 2,500 people in Olbia, Sardinia. It discharges treated water near the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Porto Rotondo Centro1 Olbia is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Porto Rotondo area of Olbia, on the island of Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,500 people, typical of a small coastal community. It is situated in the Gallura region, a popular tourist destination known for its beaches and marine environment. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive receiving waters. The designed capacity of 2,500 cubic meters per day matches the population served, indicating adequate infrastructure for the community. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. Given the proximity to the coast (within 10 km), the advanced treatment level is crucial to minimize nutrient loading and protect the local marine ecosystem, which supports tourism and biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding water quality in the Porto Rotondo area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Porto Rotondo are ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and diverse marine life. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient pollution, which can cause eutrophication and harm to coral-like habitats. The area is also important for tourism, making water quality protection essential.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Porto Rotondo area of Olbia, in the province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy. Its address is Via Porto Rotondo, Porto Rotondo, Olbia.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,500 people, typical of a small coastal community in the Gallura region.
The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. The plant is within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This is appropriate for protecting the sensitive marine environment.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size require secondary treatment. The plant exceeds this with advanced treatment, which is often required for discharges into sensitive coastal areas.
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