Overview
DEP_COM_NORD is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Santa Marinella, Lazio, Italy. It serves a population of 15,000 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
DEP_COM_NORD is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Santa Marinella, in the Lazio region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 15,000 residents and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified). It is situated near the Tyrrhenian coast, within 50 km of the sea. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration in Italy, DEP_COM_NORD operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland plants and more advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological zone. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and the health of the marine ecosystem.
Environmental context
DEP_COM_NORD discharges into the local drainage network that flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Santa Marinella. The coastal waters in this area support diverse marine life and are used for recreation and fishing. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means that treated effluent must meet stringent standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect sensitive marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
DEP_COM_NORD is located in Santa Marinella, in the Lazio region of Italy, near the Tyrrhenian coast.
The plant serves approximately 15,000 residents in the Santa Marinella area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, for coastal discharges, additional nutrient removal if the area is sensitive.
For plants of this scale in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required if discharging into sensitive areas. Compliance is enforced by regional environmental agencies.
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