Overview
DEP_COM_BOCCAPIANA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Zagarolo, Lazio, Italy. It serves a population of 7,000 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day.
DEP_COM_BOCCAPIANA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Zagarolo, a town in the Lazio region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,000 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the local wastewater infrastructure. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under Italian and European Union regulations. As a plant serving a population of 7,000, it falls under the scope of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meters per day, indicating the plant's intended throughput. The plant is expected to meet the directive's standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Tiber River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the Tiber River and its tributaries, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems. Its operation contributes to the environmental health of the Lazio region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tiber River basin, which flows through central Italy and empties into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Rome. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's effluent management helps maintain water quality in the Tiber, which is used for irrigation, recreation, and as a drinking water source downstream.
Frequently asked questions
DEP_COM_BOCCAPIANA is located in Zagarolo, a town in the Lazio region of Italy, near Rome.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 residents in the Zagarolo area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Tiber River basin and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 7,000 people are required to have at least secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids. Some may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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