Overview
Siurgus Donigala Loc Baccu E Bingia is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving about 2,945 people in Siurgus Donigala, Sardinia, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and discharges 583 m³/day.
Siurgus Donigala Loc Baccu E Bingia is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of Siurgus Donigala, in the Sardinia region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,945 people, reflecting its role in a small agglomeration. It is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and operates under Italian regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Its designed capacity is 3,000 m³/day, and it currently treats an average of 583 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. As an advanced treatment facility, it meets stringent standards for sensitive areas, ensuring high-quality effluent. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's water resources, including rivers and coastal ecosystems, from nutrient pollution and other contaminants. Its advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in the surrounding watershed, supporting aquatic life and downstream uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. The Sardinian watershed is characterized by seasonal rainfall and dry summers, making water quality management critical. The advanced treatment reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in coastal waters and supporting the ecological health of the marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on SP29 in Siurgus Donigala, in the Sardinia region of Italy. It serves the local municipality and surrounding area.
The plant serves approximately 2,945 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU definitions.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which include nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive environments.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas. National regulations enforce compliance.
The plant has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day, with current discharge averaging 583 m³/day, indicating spare capacity for future growth.
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