Overview
DEP_COM_CENTRO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Santa Marinella, Lazio, Italy. It serves a population of 20,000 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in MLD or similar units).
DEP_COM_CENTRO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Santa Marinella, a coastal town in the Lazio region of Italy, within the Metropolitan City of Rome. The plant serves a population of approximately 20,000 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, DEP_COM_CENTRO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Given its coastal proximity, the plant likely requires advanced treatment to protect the marine environment, in line with the directive's requirements for sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea, as Santa Marinella is located on the coast. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are part of the broader Mediterranean ecosystem. The plant plays a crucial role in preventing untreated sewage from affecting local beaches and coastal habitats, which are important for tourism and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, which is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. The coastal waters near Santa Marinella support seagrass meadows and marine fauna, making them ecologically sensitive. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality for recreational use and marine life.
Frequently asked questions
DEP_COM_CENTRO is located in Santa Marinella, a coastal town in the Lazio region of Italy, within the Metropolitan City of Rome.
The plant serves approximately 20,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Tyrrhenian Sea, as Santa Marinella is located on the coast. The discharge point is likely designed to minimize environmental impact on marine habitats.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of 10,000-150,000 population equivalent require secondary treatment. Given its coastal location, DEP_COM_CENTRO may also be subject to more stringent requirements to protect sensitive marine areas.
In Italy, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters. Coastal plants often include nutrient removal to comply with EU standards for sensitive areas.
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