Overview
IDL_ASCIANO_IL_CHIOSTRO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Asciano, Tuscany, Italy. It handles a population of approximately 5,929 and discharges into the local watershed.
IDL_ASCIANO_IL_CHIOSTRO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Asciano, a town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 5,929, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it 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. Compliance with the directive ensures a minimum level of treatment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Ombrone River basin. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the health of the Tyrrhenian Sea coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ombrone River basin, which flows through Tuscany and empties into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is part of a region known for its agricultural and natural landscapes. The downstream environment includes coastal areas that are important for tourism and biodiversity, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preventing nutrient pollution and protecting marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Provinciale di Monte Oliveto in Il Piano, Asciano, in the province of Siena, Tuscany, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 5,929 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Ombrone River basin and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment. In Italy, this is typically achieved through biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters.
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