Overview
FOLIGNO_CASONE wastewater treatment plant serves Foligno, Umbria, Italy, with a population equivalent of 45,376. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
FOLIGNO_CASONE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Foligno, in the Umbria region of central Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 45,376, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure for the Topino River basin. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, FOLIGNO_CASONE is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment (biological treatment) for all discharges from agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures that appropriate treatment standards are met to protect the receiving water environment. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Topino River, a tributary of the Tiber River, which flows through Umbria and Lazio before reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Tiber River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for central Italy. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The FOLIGNO_CASONE plant discharges into the Topino River, which flows into the Tiber River and ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Tiber basin is a major hydrological system in central Italy, supporting agricultural, industrial, and ecological functions. The downstream environment includes sensitive aquatic habitats that rely on consistent water quality. The plant's compliance with EU treatment standards helps mitigate nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the riverine ecosystem and the coastal waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Frequently asked questions
FOLIGNO_CASONE is located in Foligno, in the Umbria region of central Italy, at Via Riccione, Foligno, Perugia, Umbria, 06034.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 45,376, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Topino River, a tributary of the Tiber River, which flows to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it 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 must provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
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