Overview
IDL_ANCHIONE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 84 people in Ponte Buggianese, Toscana, Italy. It discharges 16.63 m³/day of treated effluent into the local water system.
IDL_ANCHIONE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Anchione, a locality within the municipality of Ponte Buggianese in the Toscana region of Italy. The plant serves a small population of 84 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or peri-urban setting. Its location in the Arno River basin places it within a region known for its environmental sensitivity and agricultural significance. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 2000 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 16.63 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal demand. The advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive water bodies. The treated wastewater from IDL_ANCHIONE ultimately drains into the Arno River via local tributaries, contributing to the river's flow before it reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Arno basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for agriculture and tourism in Tuscany. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in this ecologically valuable region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arno River basin, which flows through Tuscany and empties into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Pisa. The Arno River supports a variety of fish species and is a key water source for irrigation and drinking water downstream. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the river's ecological health, particularly in areas where water quality is sensitive to pollution.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_ANCHIONE is located in Anchione, a locality within the municipality of Ponte Buggianese in the province of Pistoia, Toscana, Italy.
The plant serves a small population of 84 residents, typical of a rural wastewater treatment facility in Italy.
IDL_ANCHIONE employs advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like IDL_ANCHIONE (serving fewer than 2,000 people) are generally required to have appropriate treatment. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds the minimum secondary treatment standard, reflecting local environmental requirements.
The treated effluent from IDL_ANCHIONE discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Arno River basin, eventually reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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