Overview
San Sperate Loc Sinixis S Elena wastewater treatment plant serves Santu Sparau/San Sperate, Sardinia, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 8,767 under EU regulatory standards.
The San Sperate Loc Sinixis S Elena wastewater treatment plant is located in Santu Sparau/San Sperate, in the province of Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy. The facility serves a population of about 8,767, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian 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 water bodies are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and coastal ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect the island's marine environment and tourism-dependent economy.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Riu Mannu stream, which flows into the Cagliari Gulf of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal area supports seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, making nutrient and pollutant control critical. Sardinia's Mediterranean climate with seasonal rainfall means the watershed can experience both drought and flash flooding, affecting dilution capacity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Bia Riu Mannu, Santu Sparau/San Sperate, in the province of Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 8,767 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Riu Mannu stream, which flows into the Gulf of Cagliari and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian facility, 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 UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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