SANTADI_LOC_BAU_ARENA, Villaperuccio

Overview

SANTADI_LOC_BAU_ARENA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Villaperuccio, Sardinia, Italy. It treats wastewater for about 6,687 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit.

SANTADI_LOC_BAU_ARENA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Villaperuccio (Sa Baronia), in the Sulcis Iglesiente region of Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,687 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Mediterranean Sea, given Sardinia's island geography. The surrounding area is characterized by Mediterranean scrubland and agricultural activity, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting local water quality and downstream marine ecosystems.

Environmental context

The plant is located in the Sulcis Iglesiente region of Sardinia, an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Treated wastewater likely flows into local streams or rivers that drain into the Mediterranean, which supports diverse marine life including seagrass meadows and fish populations. The region's semi-arid climate means water resources are limited, so effective treatment is crucial for maintaining ecological balance and preventing nutrient enrichment in coastal waters.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Villaperuccio (Sa Baronia), in the Sulcis Iglesiente region of Sardinia, Italy, along Strada Statale 293 di Giba.

The plant serves approximately 6,687 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.

The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Mediterranean Sea, given Sardinia's island geography.

As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries.

Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.