Overview
Consorzio Laguna is a wastewater treatment plant in Italy serving approximately 95,769 people. Located near the coast, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Consorzio Laguna is a wastewater treatment plant located in Italy, serving a population of approximately 95,769 people. The plant is situated near the Adriatic coast, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for a medium-to-large agglomeration. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, Consorzio Laguna falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For agglomerations above 15,000 population equivalent, the directive may also mandate more advanced treatment if the discharge is into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating its scale. The treated wastewater from Consorzio Laguna is discharged into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed marine basin that supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for fisheries and tourism. The plant's coastal location means its discharge can affect local water quality and marine ecosystems, making effective treatment essential for environmental protection.
Environmental context
Consorzio Laguna discharges treated wastewater into the Adriatic Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea basin. The Adriatic Sea is a shallow, semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient inputs. The area supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds, and is an important migratory corridor for sea turtles and marine mammals. Proper wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect these ecological values.
Frequently asked questions
Consorzio Laguna is a wastewater treatment plant in Italy, located near the Adriatic coast at coordinates 45.647 N, 13.242 E.
Consorzio Laguna serves approximately 95,769 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Adriatic Sea, a coastal marine environment. The discharge point is within 50 km of the coast, making it subject to stringent EU directives for sensitive areas.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, Consorzio Laguna operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, for discharges into sensitive coastal areas, may require tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients.
For agglomerations of this size in Italy, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard. If the receiving water is a sensitive area like the Adriatic Sea, additional nutrient removal (tertiary treatment) is often required to meet EU standards.
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