TERTENIA_LOC_IS_ERRIOLUS Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tertenia, Sardinia

TERTENIA_LOC_IS_ERRIOLUS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tertenia, in the Ogliastra region of Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 5,226 residents and is situated along the Strada Statale 125 Orientale Sarda in the Is Erriolus area. As a facility in a coastal region, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, treatment plants serving agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent (PE) are generally required to provide secondary treatment. For plants in sensitive areas, such as coastal zones, more advanced treatment may be necessary to protect water quality. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a modest scale. The treated effluent from this plant is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea via small coastal streams. The receiving waters support marine biodiversity and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding the coastal ecosystem and recreational waters.

The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea via local watercourses in the Ogliastra coastal area. This region features a Mediterranean climate with seasonal rainfall, and the coastal waters support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality for tourism and fishing.