SANTU LUSSURGIU LOC SOS MOLINOS Wastewater Treatment Plant, Santu Lussurgiu, Sardinia

SANTU LUSSURGIU LOC SOS MOLINOS is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Santu Lussurgiu, in the province of Oristano, Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of 2,894 and has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 572.91 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment is typically mandated in sensitive areas to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Tirreno Sea. The surrounding region features a Mediterranean climate with seasonal rainfall, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water bodies and the coastal marine environment from nutrient pollution.

The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Tirreno Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in the coastal waters of Sardinia.