Overview
DEP_COM_CAVALLO_MORTO is a wastewater treatment plant in Ardea, Lazio, Italy, serving approximately 35,000 people. It is located within 50 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
DEP_COM_CAVALLO_MORTO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Ardea, in the Lazio region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 35,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast, within 50 km of the shoreline. The plant operates under the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. Italian wastewater treatment is regulated at the national level by the Ministry of Environment and regional authorities, with permits issued by the local water authority. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters in this area support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fishing. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and prevent eutrophication in the sensitive Mediterranean coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal zone near Ardea is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. Nutrient loading from wastewater can lead to algal blooms and hypoxia, making effective treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ardea, in the Lazio region of Italy, near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
The plant serves approximately 35,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a coastal water body of the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 people in coastal areas are generally required to provide secondary treatment. Some may also include nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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