TEMPIO PAUSANIA LOC Z I R Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tèmpiu/Tempio Pausania, Sardinia

TEMPIO PAUSANIA LOC Z I R is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tèmpiu/Tempio Pausania, in the Gallura region of northeastern Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 41,053 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into fresh water or estuaries. The designed capacity is noted as 1.00, though the units are unspecified. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea, given Sardinia's island geography. The region is known for its Mediterranean climate and coastal ecosystems, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting both inland and marine water quality.

The plant is located inland in northeastern Sardinia, approximately 50 km from the coast. Its treated effluent likely enters a local stream or river that drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The surrounding watershed supports Mediterranean scrubland and agricultural areas, and the downstream coastal zone includes important habitats for marine life. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the ecological balance of the coastal waters.