Overview
Villagrande Strisaili wastewater treatment plant in Sardinia, Italy, serves 3,124 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 618.44 m³/day of treated effluent near the coast.
The Villagrande Strisaili wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Biddamanna Istrisàili/Villagrande Strisaili, in the Ogliastra region of Sardinia, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,124 residents and operates with advanced treatment technology, ensuring high-quality effluent. With a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 618.44 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity. As an Italian facility, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates appropriate treatment levels for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment is typically required for sensitive areas or to meet stringent environmental standards. The plant is situated within 10 km of the coast, and its treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal location necessitates careful management to protect marine water quality and the sensitive ecosystems of Sardinia's eastern shoreline.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows to the Tyrrhenian Sea along Sardinia's eastern coast. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is part of a region known for its clear waters and ecological sensitivity. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream habitats and recreational waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Provinciale 27 in Villagrande Strisaili, in the Ogliastra region of Sardinia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 3,124 residents of the Villagrande Strisaili area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which flows to the Tyrrhenian Sea along Sardinia's eastern coast.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, protecting the sensitive coastal environment.
As an Italian plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment based on population and receiving water sensitivity.
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