Overview
Valledoria Loc L Isciaredda wastewater treatment plant serves Codaruina/Valledoria, Sardinia, Italy, with a population equivalent of 10,477. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatm
The Valledoria Loc L Isciaredda wastewater treatment plant is located in Codaruina/Valledoria, a town in the Sassari province of Sardinia, Italy. With a population served of 10,477, it is classified as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 15,000. For coastal discharges, more stringent treatment may be required if the receiving waters are considered sensitive areas. Compliance with the directive ensures a minimum standard of treatment. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Coghinas River basin. Sardinia's Mediterranean climate and coastal ecosystems make proper wastewater treatment crucial for protecting marine biodiversity, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the region's water quality and supporting sustainable tourism.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Coghinas River basin, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea near the Gulf of Asinara. This coastal area supports diverse marine life, including protected seagrass habitats and important fish spawning grounds. Sardinia's Mediterranean climate and tourism-dependent economy rely on clean coastal waters, making effective wastewater treatment essential for ecological and economic sustainability.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Codaruina/Valledoria, in the Sassari province of Sardinia, Italy. Its address is Via San Giuseppe, Codaruina/Valledoria, 07039.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 10,477, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Coghinas River and ultimately into the Tyrrhenian Sea. As a coastal plant within 50 km of the coast, it must meet stringent discharge standards to protect marine ecosystems.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italian authorities enforce compliance through national legislation.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment. In sensitive coastal areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to prevent eutrophication.
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