DEPURATORE STRADA DEI CARRI Wastewater Treatment Plant, Canino, Lazio, Italy

DEPURATORE STRADA DEI CARRI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Canino, a town in the province of Viterbo, Lazio, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,100 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant of this scale in Italy, it is expected to comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is recorded as 1.00, though the unit is unspecified; this likely corresponds to a modest flow rate consistent with the population served. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Fiora River or nearby coastal basins. The area is part of the Tuscia region, known for its volcanic lakes and agricultural landscapes. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and the sensitive Mediterranean coastal environment.

The plant is located inland in the Lazio region, approximately 50 km from the Tyrrhenian Sea. Treated effluent likely flows into the Fiora River basin, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Montalto di Castro. The downstream environment includes coastal wetlands and marine habitats that support diverse aquatic life and migratory bird species. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological balance of the Mediterranean coastal zone.