Overview
CONSORZIO_SAVONA is a large wastewater treatment plant in Bergeggi, Liguria, Italy, serving over 264,000 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive coastal areas.
CONSORZIO_SAVONA is a major wastewater treatment facility located in Bergeggi, near Savona in the Liguria region of Italy. Serving a population of over 264,000, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in a coastal area within 50 km of the Ligurian Sea, making its discharge environment particularly sensitive. As a large agglomeration in a coastal region, CONSORZIO_SAVONA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires more stringent treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The directive mandates tertiary treatment for plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent in such zones. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating its scale. The treated effluent from CONSORZIO_SAVONA is discharged into the Ligurian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ligurian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and diverse marine species. Nutrient loading from wastewater can lead to eutrophication, so advanced treatment is essential to maintain water quality and protect the local marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
CONSORZIO_SAVONA is located in Bergeggi, near Savona, in the Liguria region of Italy. Its address is Reefer Terminal, Bergeggi, Savona, Liguria, 17047.
CONSORZIO_SAVONA serves a population of 264,551, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ligurian Sea, a coastal marine environment. As a large plant near the coast, it requires advanced treatment to protect the sensitive marine ecosystem.
CONSORZIO_SAVONA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For large agglomerations (>150,000 PE) discharging into sensitive coastal areas, the directive mandates tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients and protect water quality.
In Italy, plants serving over 150,000 people in coastal sensitive areas are required to provide tertiary treatment, including nutrient removal. This typically involves biological treatment followed by filtration or disinfection to meet strict effluent standards.
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