Overview
CORCIANO_TAVERNE wastewater treatment plant serves San Pietro, Corciano, in Umbria, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,724 people under EU regulations.
The CORCIANO_TAVERNE wastewater treatment plant is located in San Pietro, a locality within the municipality of Corciano in the Umbria region of central Italy. The plant serves a population of about 7,724 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 population equivalents, it is subject to the EU UWWTD requirements for appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to protect receiving water quality. The plant operates within Italy's national implementation of the directive, overseen by regional environmental agencies. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tiber River basin. The Tiber flows through Umbria and Lazio to the Tyrrhenian Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and communities 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 water resource for the region. Downstream areas include agricultural zones and the city of Rome, making water quality protection critical for both ecological and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Pietro, a locality in the municipality of Corciano, in the province of Perugia, Umbria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 7,724 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Tiber River basin and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment (typically secondary) for such agglomerations.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment or equivalent, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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