SENORBI_LOC_PIXINA_CALLENTI, Ortacesus

Overview

SENORBI_LOC_PIXINA_CALLENTI is a wastewater treatment plant serving Ortacesus, Sardinia, Italy. It serves a population of 16,054 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit.

SENORBI_LOC_PIXINA_CALLENTI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ortacesus, in the Sardinia region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,054 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant operating in Italy, it falls 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 local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Mediterranean Sea. Sardinia's water resources are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and important coastal ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting these environments by treating wastewater before release.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Mediterranean Sea, which surrounds Sardinia. The island's watersheds are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory corridors. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect coastal water quality and marine habitats in this region.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located on Strada Statale 128 Centrale Sarda in Ortacesus, in the Sardinia region of Italy.

The plant serves a population of 16,054 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Mediterranean Sea, helping to protect coastal water quality.

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.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.