Overview
Sorgono wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Sorgono in Sardinia, Italy, with secondary treatment for a population of 3,484. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,500 cubic meters per day.
The Sorgono wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Sorgono, in the province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 3,484 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and treats wastewater from the local community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,500 cubic meters per day, and the reported discharge volume is 689.71 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates well below its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the surrounding watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Mediterranean ecosystem. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains the ecological balance of the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin. The watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is important for regional biodiversity. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to protect downstream water quality and the marine environment from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The Sorgono wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Sorgono, in the province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy. Its address is Corso Quattro Novembre, Sorgono.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,484 residents, classifying it as a small municipal facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant provides secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard. This typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet EU discharge standards.
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