DEP_COM_POZZO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tolfa, Lazio, Italy

DEP_COM_POZZO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Tolfa, a town in the Lazio region of central Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,000 people, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this small community. Its designed capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per day indicates a facility sized to accommodate local demand with some reserve. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. This level of treatment is consistent with Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's advanced status suggests it meets stringent effluent quality standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for local ecosystems. By providing advanced treatment, the plant helps protect downstream water quality and contributes to the environmental health of the coastal area.

The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows toward the Tyrrhenian Sea, a key Mediterranean basin. The area supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including coastal habitats that are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Advanced treatment helps minimize eutrophication risks and protects marine biodiversity in the receiving waters.