Overview
DEPURATORE DORIA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Fiano Romano, Lazio, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,000 people and discharges into the local water system.
DEPURATORE DORIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Fiano Romano, a town in the Lazio region of Italy, within the Metropolitan City of Rome. The plant serves a population of about 7,000 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, DEPURATORE DORIA 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 advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. It is expected to meet the standards set by the national regulatory framework. The treated effluent from DEPURATORE DORIA is discharged into the Tiber River basin, which flows through Rome and into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for the region. Proper treatment helps protect the Tiber's ecological health and downstream coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tiber River basin, which flows through central Italy and empties into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Rome. The Tiber supports a variety of fish species and is a critical water source for agriculture and urban areas. Downstream, the Tiber delta and coastal zone are ecologically sensitive, hosting migratory birds and marine habitats. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
DEPURATORE DORIA is located in Fiano Romano, a town in the Lazio region of Italy, within the Metropolitan City of Rome. Its coordinates are 42.1730 N, 12.5990 E.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Tiber River basin, which flows through Rome and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of 7,000 people, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment (biological treatment). Italian plants typically implement activated sludge or similar processes to meet effluent quality standards.
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