Overview
DEP_COM_TAVERNA_CAUZZA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Villanova, Lazio, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of 4,750 with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.
DEP_COM_TAVERNA_CAUZZA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Villanova, a locality within Guidonia Montecelio in the Lazio region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,750 people and has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 940.33 m³/day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for agglomerations discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's advanced treatment level ensures compliance with stringent effluent standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, ultimately draining into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Tiber River basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Tiber River and the coastal environment of the Tyrrhenian Sea, supporting aquatic life and reducing nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tiber River basin, which flows through Lazio and into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Tiber River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important water resource for the region. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream habitats, including coastal areas that are ecologically sensitive.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Villanova, a locality within Guidonia Montecelio, in the Lazio region of Italy, near Rome.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,750 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 beyond secondary treatment, as required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for sensitive areas.
As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent in sensitive areas. For smaller plants like this, secondary treatment is typically required, but the plant has advanced treatment.
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