Overview
AULLA_CAPOLUOGO wastewater treatment plant serves Podenzana, Toscana, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The AULLA_CAPOLUOGO wastewater treatment plant is located in Podenzana, within the Toscana region of Italy, serving a population of approximately 5,200. The plant is situated near the A15 motorway junction at Aulla, in the Lunigiana area, a mountainous region in northern Tuscany. As a plant serving a small agglomeration (under 10,000 people), it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. Italian regulations mandate secondary treatment for inland discharges from plants of this scale. The plant discharges into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Ligurian Sea via the Magra River basin. The Magra River is an important ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. The region's Mediterranean climate and mountainous terrain influence the hydrology and treatment requirements.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Magra River basin, which drains into the Ligurian Sea near La Spezia. The Magra River supports a diverse aquatic ecosystem, including fish species such as brown trout and eel. The watershed is characterized by Mediterranean climate with seasonal rainfall, affecting dilution capacity. Downstream areas include coastal wetlands and marine habitats that benefit from proper nutrient management.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Podenzana, in the Toscana region of Italy, near the A15 motorway junction at Aulla, within the Lunigiana area.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,200 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Magra River basin, which ultimately reaches the Ligurian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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