IDL_CAPOLUOGO_SPINETO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany

IDL_CAPOLUOGO_SPINETO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Greve in Chianti, a town in the Tuscany region of Italy. The plant serves a population of about 4,000 and has a designed capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 797.6 cubic meters per day. It is situated in the Chianti wine region, an area known for its rolling hills and agricultural landscape. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000, which applies here. The plant's capacity utilization appears moderate, indicating it is operating within its design parameters. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Arno River basin, which flows through Florence and Pisa before reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's water quality, particularly given the sensitivity of the Arno River ecosystem and its importance for agriculture, tourism, and biodiversity in Tuscany.

The plant discharges into the Arno River basin, which ultimately flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Arno River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The surrounding Chianti area is ecologically sensitive due to its agricultural significance and the need to maintain water quality for both human use and natural habitats.