Overview
Santa Margherita di Pula Loc Pinus Village is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Domus De Maria, Sardinia, Italy. It serves a population of 3,000 and discharges treated water near the coast.
Santa Margherita di Pula Loc Pinus Village is a wastewater treatment plant located in Domus De Maria, in the Sardinia region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,000 people, providing advanced treatment to protect the local environment. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 3,000 cubic meters per day and treats an average daily flow of about 594 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). The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea, near the southern coast of Sardinia. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for local tourism and fisheries. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea along the southern coast of Sardinia, a region known for its clear waters and rich marine biodiversity. The coastal zone supports seagrass meadows and serves as a habitat for various fish and invertebrate species. Advanced treatment reduces the risk of eutrophication and safeguards the ecological health of the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Domus De Maria, in the Sardinia region of Italy, near the southern coast.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,000 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea near the southern coast of Sardinia.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in compliance with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As an Italian plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive coastal areas.
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