Overview
ZIR_CHILIVANI wastewater treatment plant serves Ozieri in Sardinia, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 13,634.
ZIR_CHILIVANI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Chilivani, near Ozieri, in the Sassari province of Sardinia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,634 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, ZIR_CHILIVANI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Sardinia's Mediterranean climate and coastal ecosystems make proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting marine water quality and supporting tourism and fisheries in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams and rivers that drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. Sardinia's coastal and marine environments support diverse aquatic life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects these sensitive ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ZIR_CHILIVANI is located in Chilivani, near Ozieri, in the Sassari province of Sardinia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 13,634 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian plant, ZIR_CHILIVANI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 15,000 people in sensitive areas require tertiary treatment; otherwise, secondary treatment is standard.
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