Overview
DERUTA_COMUNANZA wastewater treatment plant serves Deruta, Umbria, Italy, with a population equivalent of 14,089. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of t
DERUTA_COMUNANZA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Deruta, a town in the Umbria region of central Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 14,089, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Situated in the Tiber River basin, the facility plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater from the Deruta area. As an Italian plant serving a population between 10,000 and 150,000, DERUTA_COMUNANZA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment (biological treatment) for such agglomerations, with more stringent tertiary treatment if the discharge enters a sensitive area. The regulatory framework ensures a minimum level of treatment. The treated effluent from DERUTA_COMUNANZA is discharged into the Tiber River basin, which flows through Umbria and Lazio before reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea near Rome. The Tiber is a major Italian river supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Tiber watershed.
Environmental context
DERUTA_COMUNANZA discharges into the Tiber River basin, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Tiber is a vital waterway for central Italy, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's location in the upper Tiber valley means its effluent can affect downstream water quality in sensitive areas, including agricultural zones and urban stretches near Rome. Effective treatment is essential to minimize nutrient loading and protect the ecological balance of the river and its coastal receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
DERUTA_COMUNANZA is located in Deruta, a town in the Umbria region of central Italy, along the Tiber River valley.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 14,089, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Tiber River basin, which flows through Umbria and Lazio to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, DERUTA_COMUNANZA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be mandated.
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