Overview
DEP_LOC_VILLA_WILD is a wastewater treatment plant serving Bonassola, Liguria, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 5,616.
DEP_LOC_VILLA_WILD is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bonassola, in the Liguria region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,616 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant of this scale in Italy, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ligurian Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is part of the Mediterranean ecosystem, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed of Bonassola, which flows into the Ligurian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish species, and is important for regional biodiversity. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the sensitive marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
DEP_LOC_VILLA_WILD is located in Bonassola, in the Liguria region of Italy, near the coast of the Ligurian Sea.
The plant serves approximately 5,616 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Ligurian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.
For plants of this scale in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required under EU directives, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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