Overview
DOLCEDO wastewater treatment plant serves Imperia, Italy, treating wastewater for 3,500 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 692.88 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the Ligurian coast.
DOLCEDO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant located in Imperia, in the Liguria region of Italy. It serves a population of approximately 3,500 people and has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 692.88 m³/day. The plant is situated near the coastal town of Dolcedo, within the province of Imperia. As a secondary treatment facility, DOLCEDO meets the standard requirements under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for populations between 2,000 and 10,000 in inland areas, and more stringent treatment may be required in sensitive coastal zones. The plant's capacity utilization appears moderate, indicating operational efficiency. The plant's proximity to the Ligurian Sea (within 10 km) means its treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Mediterranean. The Ligurian coast is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and important seagrass meadows. Proper treatment is essential to protect coastal water quality and the region's tourism-dependent economy.
Environmental context
The DOLCEDO plant is located in the Liguria region, within the drainage basin of the Ligurian Sea. Treated effluent likely enters a local stream or river that flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Imperia. The coastal waters support diverse marine ecosystems, including Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, which are vital for biodiversity and carbon sequestration. The region's steep terrain and Mediterranean climate make water management crucial for preventing nutrient pollution and maintaining coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The DOLCEDO plant is located in Imperia, in the Liguria region of Italy, near the town of Dolcedo. Its address is Via della Chiesa, Clavi, Torrazza, Imperia, Provincia di Imperia, Liguria, 18020.
The DOLCEDO plant serves approximately 3,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Ligurian Sea, given its proximity to the coast (within 10 km). It ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The DOLCEDO plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of its size (2,000-10,000 population equivalent) in non-sensitive areas.
As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, DOLCEDO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets minimum treatment standards based on population served and receiving water sensitivity. Italy implements this directive through national legislation enforced by regional environmental agencies.
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