Overview
FREGENE wastewater treatment plant serves Fiumicino, Lazio, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 50,000. It is located within 50 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
The FREGENE wastewater treatment plant is located in Fiumicino, in the Lazio region of Italy, near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 50,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian wastewater facility, FREGENE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. Given its proximity to the sea, the plant likely adheres to additional standards for sensitive areas to protect marine ecosystems. The regulatory framework ensures that treated effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The plant's location near the Tyrrhenian Sea means its treated wastewater ultimately enters the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. This coastal discharge requires careful management to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect marine biodiversity. The surrounding area includes the Tiber River delta and coastal wetlands, which are ecologically significant habitats.
Environmental context
The FREGENE plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin. The coastal waters near Fiumicino support diverse marine life and are influenced by the Tiber River outflow. The area includes important migratory bird routes and seagrass meadows, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective treatment is essential to maintain water quality and protect these ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The FREGENE plant is located in Fiumicino, in the Lazio region of Italy, near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast. Its address is Via Tirrenia, Primavera, Fiumicino, Roma Capitale, Lazio.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 50,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a coastal water body of the Mediterranean Sea. As a coastal discharge, it must meet stringent standards to protect marine ecosystems.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 PE discharging into coastal waters. Italian national regulations implement this directive.
For a plant of this size in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving water is sensitive. The EU directive requires secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations above 10,000 PE.
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