Overview
IDI_VENERI wastewater treatment plant serves Pescia, Toscana, Italy, with a population equivalent of 136,567. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, requiring secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 PE.
IDI_VENERI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pescia, in the Toscana region of Italy. It serves a population equivalent of 136,567, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Veneri area, near the town of Pescia, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the region. As a large agglomeration, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a substantial treatment capability. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with EU standards. The treated effluent from IDI_VENERI is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant's location in the Toscana region, known for its rivers and coastal ecosystems, means that proper treatment is essential to protect downstream aquatic life and water quality. The plant contributes to the environmental health of the Arno River basin and the coastal waters of the Ligurian Sea.
Environmental context
IDI_VENERI discharges into local waterways that flow into the Arno River, which empties into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Pisa. The Arno basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important agricultural and urban water source. The coastal area is ecologically sensitive, hosting marine habitats that depend on good water quality. Proper treatment at IDI_VENERI helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
IDI_VENERI is located in Veneri, a locality in the municipality of Pescia, in the Toscana region of Italy. The full address is Via delle Molina, Colle del Lupo, Veneri, Pescia, Pistoia, Toscana, 51017.
IDI_VENERI serves a population equivalent of 136,567, which classifies it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater from IDI_VENERI is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Arno River and then into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant's location in the Arno basin indicates a riverine discharge.
IDI_VENERI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 PE and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. Italy implements this directive through national legislation.
For a large agglomeration of 136,567 PE in Italy, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates at least secondary treatment. Many plants of this scale also incorporate tertiary treatment, especially if discharging into sensitive areas like the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
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