S_TERESA_DI_GALLURA_LOC_MUZZEDDU Wastewater Treatment Plant, Santa Teresa Gallura, Sardinia

S_TERESA_DI_GALLURA_LOC_MUZZEDDU is a wastewater treatment plant located in Santa Teresa Gallura, a coastal town in the province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 47,695, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location near the Gallura coast places it in an environmentally sensitive Mediterranean setting. As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For plants in sensitive areas, such as coastal zones, tertiary treatment may be mandated to reduce nutrient loads and protect marine ecosystems. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00, though the unit is unspecified, indicating the plant's scale is aligned with its population served. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the surrounding environment, likely into the Tyrrhenian Sea via local watercourses. The Gallura region is known for its pristine beaches and marine biodiversity, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preserving water quality and supporting tourism and local fisheries. The plant's operation contributes to the health of the Mediterranean coastal ecosystem.

The plant is located near the coast of Sardinia, within the Tyrrhenian Sea basin. Treated effluent likely enters local streams or directly into the sea, affecting the marine environment. The area supports diverse aquatic life, including seagrass meadows and fish species, and is important for migratory birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater could impact water quality, making advanced treatment important for ecosystem health.