TORTOLI_LOC_BACCASARA, Tortolì

Overview

TORTOLI_LOC_BACCASARA serves Tortolì, Sardinia, Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 31,126 people. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

TORTOLI_LOC_BACCASARA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the industrial zone of Arbatax, near Tortolì in the Ogliastra province of Sardinia, Italy. Serving a population of approximately 31,126, the plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic and industrial flows from the coastal town and its surroundings. As a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, with potential for more advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea via local watercourses or directly, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). This discharge supports the marine ecosystem of the Sardinian eastern coast, which is part of the broader Mediterranean Sea basin. Proper treatment is essential to protect coastal water quality and marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish habitats.

Environmental context

The plant is situated near the Tyrrhenian Sea, within the coastal watershed of eastern Sardinia. Treated wastewater likely flows into the sea via small streams or direct outfall, affecting the local marine environment. The area supports diverse aquatic life, including Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Downstream, the waters contribute to the Mediterranean Sea's overall health, making effective treatment critical for preserving biodiversity and water quality.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in the industrial zone of Arbatax, near Tortolì in the Ogliastra province of Sardinia, Italy.

It serves approximately 31,126 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.

The treated effluent likely discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, either directly or via local watercourses, given the plant's coastal proximity.

As a medium agglomeration (10,000-150,000 PE) in Italy, the plant is required to provide at least secondary treatment under the EU UWWTD, with potential tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.

Plants of this scale in Italy typically employ secondary biological treatment (e.g., activated sludge) to meet EU standards, with nutrient removal in sensitive coastal zones.