Overview
CITTA_DI_CASTELLO_CANONICA wastewater treatment plant serves Città di Castello, Umbria, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 36,862 people, discharging into the Tiber River basin.
CITTA_DI_CASTELLO_CANONICA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Città di Castello, in the Umbria region of central Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 36,862, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Tiber River basin, which flows through Umbria and Lazio before reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea near Rome. The Tiber is a major Italian river supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and urban use downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tiber River basin, which flows through central Italy to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Tiber supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Downstream, the river passes through agricultural areas and urban centers, making effective wastewater treatment critical for water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Città di Castello, in the Umbria region of central Italy, along the Tiber River.
The plant serves approximately 36,862 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Tiber River basin, which flows through Umbria and Lazio to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent in sensitive areas require tertiary treatment, while others need at least secondary treatment. Italian regulations align with these standards.
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