Overview
DEPURATORE COMUNALE serves Tarquinia, Lazio, Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 65,000 residents. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
DEPURATORE COMUNALE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Tarquinia, in the Lazio region of Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 65,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location near the Tyrrhenian Sea places it in a coastal context with potential environmental sensitivity. As a plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. For coastal discharges in sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be required. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological zone. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, preventing nutrient pollution and safeguarding coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows to the Tyrrhenian Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. This coastal area supports diverse marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, making effective treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
DEPURATORE COMUNALE is located in Tarquinia, in the province of Viterbo, Lazio region, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 65,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately flows to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment and, for sensitive coastal areas, more advanced treatment.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent must provide at least secondary treatment. For coastal discharges in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients.
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