Overview
DEP_COM_VIA_ROMA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Ladispoli, Lazio, Italy. It serves a population of 40,000 and is located near the Tyrrhenian coast.
DEP_COM_VIA_ROMA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ladispoli, a coastal town in the Lazio region of Italy. The plant serves a population of 40,000, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. Its location near the Tyrrhenian Sea, within 50 km of the coast, underscores the importance of effective wastewater management to protect coastal waters. As a plant in Italy, DEP_COM_VIA_ROMA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a facility sized for its service population. The treated effluent from DEP_COM_VIA_ROMA ultimately discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a semi-enclosed sea that supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. The plant plays a key role in preventing nutrient pollution and protecting the coastal ecosystem of the Lazio region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea basin. The coastal waters near Ladispoli support seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity, making nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication. The area is also important for migratory birds and local fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
DEP_COM_VIA_ROMA is located in Ladispoli, a coastal town in the Lazio region of Italy, near the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant serves a population of 40,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated effluent from DEP_COM_VIA_ROMA is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a coastal water body that is part of the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian plant, DEP_COM_VIA_ROMA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for coastal discharges from agglomerations of this size.
For a plant serving 40,000 people in Italy, secondary treatment is standard under EU regulations, with potential for tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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