Overview
DEP_COM_VIA_S_AGOSTINO serves Castel Madama, Lazio, Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 12,000 residents. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DEP_COM_VIA_S_AGOSTINO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Castel Madama, within the Metropolitan City of Rome, Lazio region, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 12,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with national standards is expected. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The surrounding area is part of the Tiber River basin, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water quality. Proper treatment helps protect downstream environments and public health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Tiber River basin, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Rome. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive. The Tiber River itself is a vital water resource for central Italy, and maintaining water quality is crucial for both aquatic habitats and human uses such as recreation and fishing.
Frequently asked questions
DEP_COM_VIA_S_AGOSTINO is located in Castel Madama, in the Metropolitan City of Rome, Lazio region, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 12,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses within the Tiber River basin, which ultimately flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), implemented by Italian national regulations. This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, more advanced treatment may be mandated.
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