Overview
GUBBIO_SANT_ERASMO wastewater treatment plant serves Gubbio, Umbria, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 21,980 people in the inland region.
GUBBIO_SANT_ERASMO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gubbio, Umbria, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 21,980 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates within the Tiber River basin. 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 as a minimum. For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is required, with tertiary treatment needed in sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Tiber River, which flows through central Italy to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Tiber basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tiber River basin, which flows through Umbria and Lazio before reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea near Rome. The Tiber supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for millions. The surrounding area is characterized by hilly terrain and agricultural land, making nutrient removal important to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Provinciale 205 di Mocaiana, Case Sant'Erasmo, in Gubbio, Perugia, Umbria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 21,980 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Tiber River basin, ultimately reaching 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 agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional tertiary treatment may be required to remove nutrients.
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