Overview
Quartu Sant'Elena Zone A Mare Complesso Alberghiero Setar is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 450 people in Quartu Sant'Elena, Sardinia, Italy. It discharges 89.08 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.
Quartu Sant'Elena Zone A Mare Complesso Alberghiero Setar is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Quartu Sant'Elena, Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a small population of 450 people and is situated in the coastal area of the Mediterranean island. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 750 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 89.08 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity. As an Italian facility, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive coastal areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a marine outfall. The coastal waters of Sardinia support diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and rocky reef habitats. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect these sensitive environments from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near Quartu Sant'Elena, on the southern coast of Sardinia. The coastal waters are part of the larger Cagliari Gulf, which supports diverse marine life including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Advanced treatment is critical in this region to prevent eutrophication and protect the ecological health of the Mediterranean Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Quartu Sant'Elena, in the province of Cagliari, on the island of Sardinia, Italy. Its address is Via S'Oru e Mari, in the coastal area of the city.
The plant serves a small population of 450 people, likely from a hotel complex and nearby residential areas in the Zone A Mare district.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea, likely through a marine outfall. Given its coastal location, the discharge is subject to strict regulations to protect marine ecosystems.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This is typical for plants discharging into sensitive coastal areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, transposed into Italian law. For coastal discharges, advanced treatment is required to protect the Mediterranean Sea from eutrophication.
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