Overview
QUARTU_S_E_ZONE_A_MARE_LOC_FOXI_2 is an advanced treatment plant in Quartu Sant'Elena, Sardinia, Italy, serving 400 people with a designed capacity of 400 m³/day and discharging 79.19 m³/day.
QUARTU_S_E_ZONE_A_MARE_LOC_FOXI_2 is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Foxi area of Quartu Sant'Elena, in the province of Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a small population of 400 residents and is situated near the coast, reflecting its name 'Zona a Mare' (sea zone). The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 400 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 79.19 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of local wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a marine outfall. The plant plays a key role in protecting the nearby beaches and marine environment of the Gulf of Cagliari, a semi-enclosed basin that supports diverse aquatic life and is important for tourism and fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea near the Gulf of Cagliari, a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange. The area supports seagrass meadows and diverse marine species, making advanced treatment crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality. The proximity to urban beaches and recreational zones further underscores the environmental sensitivity of the discharge location.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Foxi area of Quartu Sant'Elena, in the province of Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy. Its address is Viale Leonardo da Vinci, Foxi, 09045.
The plant serves a small population of 400 residents, typical of a local-scale facility in a coastal zone.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a marine outfall. The advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent to protect the marine environment.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. Although this plant serves fewer than 2,000 people, it employs advanced treatment, exceeding minimum requirements.
For very small agglomerations (under 2,000 PE), Italian regulations often require appropriate treatment to meet local water quality objectives. Advanced treatment, as used here, is common in sensitive coastal areas to prevent eutrophication and protect bathing waters.
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