S_ANTIOCO_LOC_IS_PRUINIS, Sant'Antioco

Overview

S_ANTIOCO_LOC_IS_PRUINIS wastewater treatment plant serves Sant'Antioco, Sardinia, Italy. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 unit and serves a population of 15,765.

The S_ANTIOCO_LOC_IS_PRUINIS wastewater treatment plant is located in Sant'Antioco, on the island of Sardinia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 15,765 people in the Sulcis Iglesiente area. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Mediterranean Sea. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. The designed capacity is 1.00 unit, indicating the plant's scale. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the surrounding environment, likely into the Mediterranean Sea via local watercourses. The coastal waters of Sardinia support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and the ecological health of the Gulf of Sant'Antioco and the broader Mediterranean basin.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea near Sant'Antioco, Sardinia. The area is part of the Sulcis Iglesiente region, characterized by a mix of urban and industrial activities. The receiving waters support seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity, making effective wastewater treatment critical to prevent eutrophication and protect coastal ecosystems.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Sant'Antioco, on the island of Sardinia, Italy, in the Sulcis Iglesiente region.

The plant serves a population of 15,765 people.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea, likely via local drainage channels.

As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent.

Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide secondary treatment, as required by the EU directive, to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.