Overview
IDL_ASCHIETO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Bagno a Ripoli, Toscana, Italy. It handles a population of approximately 17,059 and discharges into the local water system.
IDL_ASCHIETO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bagno a Ripoli, a municipality in the metropolitan city of Florence, Toscana, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 17,059, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, IDL_ASCHIETO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and European standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Arno River. The Arno flows through Florence and Pisa before reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically important for the region, requiring careful management of nutrient loads to prevent eutrophication.
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 an important water resource for agriculture and urban areas. Downstream ecosystems include coastal wetlands and marine habitats that are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_ASCHIETO is located in Bagno a Ripoli, a municipality in the metropolitan city of Florence, in the Toscana region of Italy.
The plant serves approximately 17,059 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Arno River and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, IDL_ASCHIETO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people are required to have secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be mandated.
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