TERRALBA_CONSORTILE_LOC_BAU_ARRETZA, Terralba

Overview

TERRALBA_CONSORTILE_LOC_BAU_ARRETZA serves Terralba, Sardinia, Italy, with a population equivalent of 32,809. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for medium agglomerations.

TERRALBA_CONSORTILE_LOC_BAU_ARRETZA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Terralba, in the province of Oristano, Sardinia, Italy. It serves a population equivalent of 32,809, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the western coast of Sardinia, within 50 km of the Mediterranean Sea. As an Italian facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's design capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a moderate scale. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Mediterranean Sea, specifically the Gulf of Oristano. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal environment from nutrient pollution and maintaining water quality for tourism and fisheries.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Gulf of Oristano, part of the western Sardinian coast of the Mediterranean Sea. This area supports seagrass meadows and diverse marine fauna. The receiving waters are ecologically sensitive, requiring effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication and protect coastal habitats.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located on Strada Provinciale 92 in Terralba, in the province of Oristano, Sardinia, Italy.

The plant serves a population equivalent of 32,809, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Gulf of Oristano and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea.

As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 PE and more stringent treatment in sensitive areas.

For medium agglomerations (10,000-100,000 PE) in Italy, secondary treatment is standard under the EU directive, with tertiary treatment required if discharging into sensitive areas like coastal zones.