DIANO_MARINA, Diano Calderina

Overview

DIANO_MARINA wastewater treatment plant serves Diano Calderina, Diano Marina, in Liguria, Italy. It serves a population of 30,000 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in MLD or similar units).

The DIANO_MARINA wastewater treatment plant is located in Diano Calderina, within the municipality of Diano Marina, in the Liguria region of Italy. It serves a population of approximately 30,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union classifications. 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. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, indicating its treated effluent likely discharges into the Ligurian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal discharge requires compliance with stringent standards to protect marine water quality and sensitive coastal ecosystems. The local watershed includes small streams draining the Ligurian Alps into the sea.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Ligurian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Diano Marina support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. Discharges must meet strict nutrient and pathogen limits to prevent eutrophication and protect recreational water quality along the Italian Riviera.

Frequently asked questions

The DIANO_MARINA plant is located in Diano Calderina, within the municipality of Diano Marina, in the province of Imperia, Liguria, Italy.

The plant serves a population of approximately 30,000 people.

The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, so its treated effluent likely discharges into the Ligurian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea.

As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, for sensitive coastal areas, may require tertiary treatment.

Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of 10,000-150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. For coastal discharges, additional nutrient removal may be needed to protect marine environments.