IDL_CAMPO_ALLA_CROCE_VENTURINA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Campiglia Marittima, Tuscany

IDL_CAMPO_ALLA_CROCE_VENTURINA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Campiglia Marittima, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 18,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea. 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 plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the local population's wastewater load. Compliance with the directive ensures that treated effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal waters from nutrient pollution and maintaining water quality for tourism and fisheries.

The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows to the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. The plant's treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects the ecological health of the coastal zone, which is important for tourism and local fisheries.