Overview
DEP_COM_CERENOVA is a wastewater treatment plant in Cerveteri, Lazio, Italy, serving approximately 37,000 people. It is located within 50 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
DEP_COM_CERENOVA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Cerenova Costantica area of Cerveteri, in the Lazio region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 37,000 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. Its location near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast influences its operational and environmental context. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For coastal discharges, the directive may also mandate additional treatment to protect sensitive marine environments. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a facility sized for its service population. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal discharge point necessitates careful management to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect marine ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the water quality of the region's coastal waters, which support tourism and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows to the Tyrrhenian Sea, a semi-enclosed basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Cerveteri support diverse marine life and are important for regional tourism. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, making effective treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
DEP_COM_CERENOVA is located in the Cerenova Costantica area of Cerveteri, in the Lazio region of Italy, near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
The plant serves approximately 37,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local drainage network, which flows to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant's coastal location requires compliance with EU standards for marine discharges.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, DEP_COM_CERENOVA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and may require additional treatment for sensitive coastal areas.
For medium agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard. Plants near sensitive coastal areas often implement tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients and protect marine ecosystems.
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