Overview
DEP_LOC_GHIARETTOLO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Vezzano Ligure, Liguria, Italy, serving 5,000 people with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and a discharge volume of 989.82 m³/day.
DEP_LOC_GHIARETTOLO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Vezzano Ligure, in the Liguria region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,000 people and is situated near the coast, within 10 km of the Ligurian Sea. It operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 5,000 m³/day, and it currently discharges about 989.82 m³/day of treated effluent. As a coastal plant, it must meet stringent standards to protect marine water quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Ligurian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. The plant's operation helps protect the coastal ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Ligurian Sea, a semi-enclosed basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Vezzano Ligure are ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and diverse marine species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the region's tourism and fishing industries.
Frequently asked questions
DEP_LOC_GHIARETTOLO is located in Vezzano Ligure, in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, Italy. The plant is situated near the coast, within 10 km of the Ligurian Sea.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Ligurian Sea. As a coastal plant, it must meet strict standards to protect marine water quality.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. This meets the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requirements for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent over 2,000. Coastal plants must also meet additional standards to protect sensitive marine environments.
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