Overview
DEP_LOC_SILEA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Sarzana, Liguria, Italy. It serves a population of 18,260 and is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Ligurian Sea.
DEP_LOC_SILEA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sarzana, in the Liguria region of Italy. It serves a population of approximately 18,260 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Ligurian Sea. As an Italian plant, DEP_LOC_SILEA 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 stringent treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant is expected to comply with these standards. The treated effluent from DEP_LOC_SILEA ultimately reaches the Ligurian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect water quality and ecosystems in this sensitive coastal area.
Environmental context
DEP_LOC_SILEA discharges into the Ligurian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters support diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. The plant's location near the coast means treated effluent must meet stringent standards to protect these sensitive marine habitats and recreational waters.
Frequently asked questions
DEP_LOC_SILEA is located in Sarzana, in the Liguria region of Italy, near the coast of the Ligurian Sea.
DEP_LOC_SILEA serves a population of approximately 18,260 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated wastewater from DEP_LOC_SILEA is discharged into the Ligurian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian plant, DEP_LOC_SILEA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and more stringent treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment. In coastal areas, additional nutrient removal may be needed to protect marine environments.
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