QUARTU S E ZONE A MARE LOC SALMAGI Wastewater Treatment Plant, Quartu Sant'Elena, Sardinia

QUARTU S E ZONE A MARE LOC SALMAGI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Quartu Sant'Elena, Sardinia, Italy. The facility serves a small population of approximately 400 residents and is situated in the coastal area of Terra Mala, within the municipality of Quartu Sant'Elena. The plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure in Sardinia, addressing the needs of a small agglomeration. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of effluent quality. It has a designed capacity of 400 cubic meters per day and discharges an average volume of 79.19 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, which is particularly important for coastal discharges to protect marine ecosystems. The treated wastewater is discharged into the coastal waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, near the Gulf of Cagliari. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and seagrass meadows. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the coastal environment from eutrophication, preserving water quality for recreation and biodiversity.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, specifically near the Gulf of Cagliari in southern Sardinia. This marine environment supports seagrass meadows and diverse fish populations, making it ecologically sensitive. The advanced treatment reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this important coastal zone.