Overview
Sabaudia wastewater treatment plant serves 28,000 people in Lazio, Italy. Located near the Tyrrhenian coast, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
The Sabaudia wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the coastal town of Sabaudia in the Lazio region of Italy. With a population equivalent of 28,000, it is classified as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated along Strada Lungomare, near the Tyrrhenian Sea, and plays a key role in protecting the local marine environment. As an Italian plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. For coastal discharges in sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be required. The treated effluent is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a semi-enclosed basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Sabaudia are part of the Circeo National Park area, an ecologically sensitive zone supporting diverse marine life and migratory bird species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the region's biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, which connects to the Mediterranean Sea. The nearby Circeo National Park and coastal wetlands are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for birds. Nutrient removal is critical to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality in this coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The Sabaudia wastewater treatment plant is located on Strada Lungomare in the Belsito area of Sabaudia, in the province of Latina, Lazio region, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 28,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a coastal water body that is part of the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets minimum treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are generally required to have secondary treatment. For coastal discharges in sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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