S_Vero_Milis_Loc_Su_Padrigheddu Wastewater Treatment Plant, San Vero Milis, Sardinia

S_Vero_Milis_Loc_Su_Padrigheddu is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in San Vero Milis, in the province of Oristano, Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of 3,361 and has a designed capacity of 2,700 cubic meters per day, with an average daily discharge volume of 665.36 cubic meters. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations like this, advanced treatment is often required when discharging into sensitive areas, such as coastal zones or water bodies prone to eutrophication. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. Sardinia's coastal ecosystems are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and seagrass meadows. The advanced treatment helps protect these habitats from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant discharges into the local watershed near the western coast of Sardinia, with the treated effluent eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters in this region support seagrass meadows and diverse marine life, making advanced treatment crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect sensitive ecosystems.