Overview
IDL_CASCINE_DI_BUTI_CANNAI is a wastewater treatment plant serving Bientina, Toscana, Italy. It serves a population of 5,106 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
IDL_CASCINE_DI_BUTI_CANNAI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bientina, in the Toscana region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,106, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant of this scale in Italy, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires at least secondary treatment for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Arno River basin and then into the Ligurian Sea. The region is characterized by agricultural and residential areas, and the plant plays a role in protecting local water quality and the downstream ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Arno River basin, which flows through Toscana and into the Ligurian Sea near Pisa. The downstream environment includes agricultural lands and the coastal marine ecosystem. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality management.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bientina, in the Toscana region of Italy, along Strada Provinciale Bientina - Altopascio.
The plant serves a population of 5,106, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Arno River basin, ultimately flowing into the Ligurian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide secondary treatment, as required by the EU directive, often using biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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