Overview
Castiglione del Lago Madonna del Soccorso wastewater treatment plant serves 6,673 residents in Castiglione del Lago, Umbria, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations
The Castiglione del Lago Madonna del Soccorso wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Castiglione del Lago, in the Umbria region of central Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,673 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies from agglomerations of this scale. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Trasimeno, a significant lake in Umbria. Lake Trasimeno is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and is an important habitat for migratory birds. The plant plays a key role in protecting the lake's water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the catchment of Lake Trasimeno, a large, shallow lake in central Italy. The lake is a vital ecological resource, supporting diverse aquatic flora and fauna, including fish species and migratory waterbirds. Its waters eventually drain into the Mediterranean Sea via the Tiber River system. Protecting Lake Trasimeno from nutrient pollution is critical to maintaining its ecological balance and preventing eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Dei Tulipani, Banditella, Castiglione del Lago, in the province of Perugia, Umbria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 6,673 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into Lake Trasimeno, a major lake in Umbria.
As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater from agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, especially when discharging into sensitive areas like Lake Trasimeno.
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