Overview
Santa Margherita di Pula Hotel Is Morus Relais is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Pula, Sardinia, Italy. It serves a small population of 250 and discharges treated water near the coast.
Santa Margherita di Pula Hotel Is Morus Relais is a wastewater treatment plant located in the coastal town of Pula, in the Sardinia region of Italy. The plant serves a small population of 250 people, likely associated with the hotel and nearby residences, and operates with advanced treatment technology. With a designed capacity of 250 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 49.49 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well below its capacity. As an advanced treatment facility, it likely employs processes such as tertiary filtration or nutrient removal to meet stringent effluent standards. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like this are required to provide appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive coastal areas. The plant is situated within 10 km of the coast, discharging treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea. Its location in the Gulf of Cagliari, a semi-enclosed basin, makes proper treatment critical to protect local marine ecosystems and bathing waters. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient loading and safeguard the region's tourism-dependent coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near the Gulf of Cagliari, a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Advanced treatment reduces the risk of eutrophication and protects the ecological health of the surrounding marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Santa Margherita di Pula, a coastal frazione of Pula, in the province of Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy.
The plant serves a small population of approximately 250 people, primarily associated with the Hotel Is Morus Relais and surrounding properties.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mediterranean Sea near the Gulf of Cagliari. Its advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent before coastal release.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive coastal areas.
For small agglomerations in Italy, treatment typically includes secondary or advanced processes to meet national standards. This plant uses advanced treatment, exceeding minimum requirements for coastal protection.
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