RIOLA_SARDO_LOC_PALA_FENU Wastewater Treatment Plant, Riola Sardo, Sardinia

RIOLA_SARDO_LOC_PALA_FENU is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Riola Sardo, in the province of Oristano, Sardinia, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,137, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. Its location on the western coast of Sardinia places it within 10 km of the Mediterranean Sea, making coastal discharge management a key operational consideration. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. With a designed capacity of 3,366 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 423.05 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variability. The plant's advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive coastal environments. The treated wastewater from RIOLA_SARDO_LOC_PALA_FENU is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, specifically into the Gulf of Oristano. This coastal area supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, and is ecologically sensitive due to its role in regional biodiversity. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect these downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant discharges into the Gulf of Oristano, part of the Mediterranean Sea along Sardinia's western coast. This marine environment supports seagrass meadows and diverse aquatic life, making it ecologically sensitive. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient loading and protect coastal water quality, which is vital for local fisheries and tourism.