Overview
IDL_CASALGUIDI is a wastewater treatment plant serving Serravalle Pistoiese, Tuscany, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 6,835 people.
IDL_CASALGUIDI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Serravalle Pistoiese, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The plant serves a population of about 6,835 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) requirements for smaller agglomerations. The directive mandates appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, for discharges into freshwater or estuarine areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The surrounding area is characterized by the Montalbano hills and the Ombrone Pistoiese river basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Ombrone Pistoiese river system, which is part of the larger Arno River basin. The Arno River eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea near Pisa. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is used for irrigation and recreation. The region's Mediterranean climate and hilly terrain make the water bodies sensitive to nutrient pollution, emphasizing the need for effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_CASALGUIDI is located in Serravalle Pistoiese, in the Tuscany region of Italy, along Strada Provinciale Montalbano near Ponte Stella.
The plant serves a population of approximately 6,835 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that flow into the Ombrone Pistoiese river, part of the Arno River basin, which ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, IDL_CASALGUIDI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of its size, typically secondary treatment.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 people, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment or equivalent, ensuring removal of organic matter and nutrients to protect receiving waters.
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