Overview
USINI_LOC_BADDE_RISI wastewater treatment plant serves Ùsini/Usini, Sardinia, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,654 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day.
The USINI_LOC_BADDE_RISI wastewater treatment plant is located in Ùsini/Usini, a town in the Sassari province of Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,654 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. Its designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meters per day, indicating a facility sized for the local community's needs. 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 freshwater or estuaries. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards for effluent quality. The plant is situated within 10 km of the coast, meaning its treated effluent likely discharges into a coastal water body, potentially affecting the marine environment of the Sardinian Sea. The facility plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of the surrounding watershed.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the coast of Sardinia, within 10 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Treated wastewater likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the sea, affecting coastal water quality. The area supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations, making proper treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect sensitive habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Provinciale 3 Molafà - Tissi - Ossi - Florinas - La Rimessa, in Ùsini/Usini, Sassari province, Sardinia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 7,654 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant is located within 10 km of the coast, so treated wastewater likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people in coastal areas typically require secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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