Overview
S. Vero Milis Loc. Sale Porcus Marina wastewater treatment plant serves San Vero Milis, Sardinia, Italy. It is located near the coast and serves a population of approximately 11,167.
The S. Vero Milis Loc. Sale Porcus Marina wastewater treatment plant is situated in San Vero Milis, in the province of Oristano, Sardinia, Italy. The facility serves a population of around 11,167, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and European regulations. As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. Sardinia's coastal environment is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and seagrass meadows. The plant's proximity to the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the coast of Sardinia, within 50 km of the Mediterranean Sea. Treated effluent likely flows into local streams or directly into coastal waters, affecting the marine ecosystem. The area supports seagrass habitats and diverse marine species, making proper wastewater treatment critical for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Provinciale 10 in San Vero Milis, in the province of Oristano, Sardinia, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 11,167 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea near the Sardinian coast.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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