Overview
DEP_COM_VALLE_VERGINE is a wastewater treatment plant serving about 6,000 people in Palestrina, Lazio, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
DEP_COM_VALLE_VERGINE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Palestrina, a town in the Lazio region of Italy, approximately 40 km east of Rome. The plant serves a population of around 6,000 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. Its designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a modest-scale facility. As an Italian plant, DEP_COM_VALLE_VERGINE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries from agglomerations of this size. The directive ensures that the plant meets minimum treatment standards to protect receiving water quality. It is part of Italy's national wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Tiber River basin, which ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Tiber River is a major Italian waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and urban use. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from untreated sewage, contributing to the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in the Lazio region, within the Tiber River basin. Treated wastewater likely flows into a tributary of the Tiber, which then drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Rome. The Tiber River supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting downstream water quality and the coastal marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
DEP_COM_VALLE_VERGINE is located in Palestrina, a town in the Lazio region of Italy, about 40 km east of Rome.
The plant serves approximately 6,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Tiber River basin, eventually reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant helps protect the Tiber River and its tributaries by treating wastewater before discharge, reducing pollution in the river system.
As a plant serving 6,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater from agglomerations of this size.
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