Overview
DEIVA MARINA LOC FORNACE wastewater treatment plant serves Moneglia, Liguria, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,000 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit.
The DEIVA MARINA LOC FORNACE wastewater treatment plant is located in the Castagnolo area of Moneglia, in the province of Genova, Liguria, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 9,000 people, making it a small to medium agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ligurian Sea. This coastal region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to protect the coastal environment and recreational waters.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local watercourses of the Ligurian coast, eventually reaching the Ligurian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine ecosystems and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The region's steep terrain and Mediterranean climate influence runoff patterns, making effective wastewater treatment critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Castagnolo area of Moneglia, in the province of Genova, Liguria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 9,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow to the Ligurian Sea, a coastal environment requiring careful management to protect marine ecosystems.
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 ensure environmental protection.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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