Villasimius Loc Cuccureddus, Villasimius

Overview

Villasimius Loc Cuccureddus wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Villasimius in Sardinia, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 31,706 people and discharges into the Mediterranean Sea.

The Villasimius Loc Cuccureddus wastewater treatment plant is located in the coastal town of Villasimius, in the Sardinia region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 31,706 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent in sensitive coastal areas are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment where necessary to protect the marine environment. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meters per day, and it operates within the regulatory framework of the Italian water management system. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, which is a sensitive marine environment. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the coastal waters of Sardinia, supporting tourism and local ecosystems. The area is known for its pristine beaches and marine biodiversity, making effective wastewater treatment essential for environmental preservation.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea near the southeastern coast of Sardinia. The receiving waters are part of the Tyrrhenian Sea, which supports diverse marine life including seagrass meadows and fish populations. The coastal area is ecologically sensitive due to tourism and recreational use, requiring high treatment standards to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Villasimius, a coastal town in the Sardinia region of Italy, near the Mediterranean Sea.

The plant serves approximately 31,706 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, which is a sensitive marine environment requiring high treatment standards.

The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size in coastal areas.

For medium-sized agglomerations in coastal areas, Italian regulations typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication.