Overview
Pula wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 11,766 people in Pula, Sardinia, Italy. Located within 50 km of the coast, it discharges into the local watershed.
The Pula wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the town of Pula in the Sardinia region of Italy. Located in the province of Cagliari, the plant supports a population of around 11,766 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. 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. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a modest scale. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The surrounding area includes coastal ecosystems and agricultural lands, making proper treatment essential for protecting marine water quality and supporting local biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed near the southern coast of Sardinia, with the treated effluent eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological balance of the nearby marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The PULA wastewater treatment plant is located in Pula, in the Sardinia region of Italy, specifically in the province of Cagliari.
The plant serves approximately 11,766 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the southern coast of Sardinia.
As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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