Overview
DEP_COM_PRATO_DELLA_CORTE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Formello, Lazio, Italy. It serves a population of 5,520 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
DEP_COM_PRATO_DELLA_CORTE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Formello, within the Metropolitan City of Rome, Lazio, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,520 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) requirements for smaller agglomerations. The directive mandates appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters, typically secondary treatment or equivalent. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, though the unit is unspecified. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local hydrological network, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Tiber River basin. The Tiber River is a major watercourse in central Italy, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and urban use downstream.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and discharges into the Tiber River basin. The Tiber flows through Rome and into the Tyrrhenian Sea, supporting ecologically sensitive habitats along its course. The watershed is important for migratory fish species and provides water for irrigation and drinking water supply.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Monte dell'Ara, Formello, in the Metropolitan City of Rome, Lazio, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 5,520, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water network, which flows into the Tiber River basin and ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment or equivalent is typically required under EU directives, ensuring removal of organic matter and nutrients to protect water quality.
Nearby plants