Overview
DEP_COM_FRAINILE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Montelibretti, Lazio, Italy, serving approximately 3,200 people with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.
DEP_COM_FRAINILE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Montelibretti, within the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Lazio region of Italy. The plant serves a population of around 3,200 and has a designed capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 633.49 cubic meters per day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) and additional polishing steps to protect sensitive receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Tiber River basin and then into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps safeguard the water quality of the Tiber River and the coastal marine environment, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tiber River basin, which flows through Rome and into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Tiber River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important water resource for the region. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the coastal waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Frequently asked questions
DEP_COM_FRAINILE is located in Montelibretti, in the Metropolitan City of Rome, Lazio region, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 3,200 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Tiber River basin and ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and additional purification steps beyond secondary treatment.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of this size typically require secondary treatment. DEP_COM_FRAINILE exceeds this standard with advanced treatment, which is often required for sensitive areas to protect water quality.
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