Overview
DEP_COM_VIA_ZARA_TORVAJANICA_SUD is a wastewater treatment plant in Pomezia, Lazio, Italy, serving approximately 35,000 people. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
DEP_COM_VIA_ZARA_TORVAJANICA_SUD is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Torvajanica district of Pomezia, in the Lazio region of Italy. The plant serves an estimated population of 35,000, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated near the Tyrrhenian coast, south of Rome, in a coastal urban area with significant seasonal tourism. As an Italian plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum for such populations. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, which coastal zones often are. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a moderate scale. The treated effluent from this plant ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea, a key part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Torvajanica support diverse marine life and are used for recreation and fishing. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the local marine ecosystem, which includes seagrass meadows and fish habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea via local drainage channels. The Tyrrhenian Sea is a deep basin of the Mediterranean, supporting diverse marine ecosystems including Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows and important fisheries. The coastal area near Torvajanica is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the Roman Coast Regional Park and the presence of migratory bird routes. Nutrient inputs from wastewater must be carefully managed to avoid eutrophication and algal blooms in this semi-enclosed sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Torvajanica district of Pomezia, in the Lazio region of Italy, near the Tyrrhenian coast.
The plant serves approximately 35,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local drainage channels that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian plant serving a medium agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive coastal areas.
For agglomerations of this size, Italian plants typically provide at least secondary biological treatment. Coastal plants may require additional nutrient removal to protect marine ecosystems.
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