Overview
IDL_BACIACAVALLO serves Prato, Tuscany, Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 261,000 people. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for large agglomerations.
IDL_BACIACAVALLO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Prato, in the Tuscany region of Italy. It serves a population of approximately 261,099, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in an industrial and urban area, contributing to the region's water management infrastructure. As a large-scale facility, IDL_BACIACAVALLO is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for sensitive areas. The plant likely employs secondary or tertiary treatment to meet regulatory standards for nutrient removal and effluent quality. The treated effluent from IDL_BACIACAVALLO discharges into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Arno River and then into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant plays a critical role in protecting the Arno basin and downstream coastal ecosystems from pollution, supporting both environmental health and public sanitation.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Arno River basin, which flows through Tuscany to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Arno River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and industry. Downstream, the coastal area near the river mouth includes ecologically sensitive habitats that benefit from effective wastewater treatment to prevent eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_BACIACAVALLO is located in Prato, in the Tuscany region of Italy, at Via Giuseppe Parini, Fontanelle.
The plant serves approximately 261,099 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent discharges into the local water system that drains into the Arno River, which flows to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As a large agglomeration (>150,000 PE), the plant must meet EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards, likely requiring secondary or tertiary treatment to protect sensitive water bodies.
In Italy, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, and may include tertiary filtration or disinfection to meet stringent EU effluent standards.
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