Overview
DEP_COM_MONTEBELLONI_OLEVANO_NORD is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Olevano Romano, Lazio, Italy, serving approximately 1,000 people with a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day.
DEP_COM_MONTEBELLONI_OLEVANO_NORD is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Olevano Romano, within the Roma Capitale area of Lazio, Italy. The facility serves a small population of about 1,000 residents and has a designed capacity of 1,500 cubic meters per day, with a reported discharge volume of 197.96 m³/day. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, aligning with Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, the directive requires appropriate treatment, and Italy has established national standards to ensure environmental protection. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Tiber River basin. The facility plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of local streams and the downstream environment, supporting aquatic life and preventing eutrophication in the sensitive Mediterranean coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tiber River basin, which flows through Lazio and into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Rome. The Tiber River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting the river and coastal waters from eutrophication and maintaining ecological balance in the Mediterranean Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Olevano Romano, in the Roma Capitale area of Lazio, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 1,000 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Tiber River basin, ultimately reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in compliance with Italian and EU standards.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent require appropriate treatment. Italy has implemented national regulations to ensure such plants meet environmental standards, and this facility's advanced treatment exceeds basic requirements.
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