Overview
DEP_COM_VALLE_PISCIANA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Artena, Lazio, Italy. It serves a population of 7,800 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
DEP_COM_VALLE_PISCIANA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Valle Pisciana area of Artena, in the Lazio region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,800 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, DEP_COM_VALLE_PISCIANA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with EU standards is expected. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains toward the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Tiber River basin. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for both ecological balance and human use. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Tiber River basin and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal marine environment supports a variety of fish and invertebrate species and is an important area for biodiversity. The watershed also provides water for agriculture and recreation, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
DEP_COM_VALLE_PISCIANA is located in the Valle Pisciana area of Artena, in the Lazio region of Italy, near Rome.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,800 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU definitions.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local drainage network, which flows into the Tiber River basin and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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