Overview
IDL_CASOLINO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 75,828 and discharges into the local water system.
IDL_CASOLINO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Arezzo, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of about 75,828, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant of this scale in Italy, it is expected to comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Arno River basin, which flows through Tuscany and into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Arno River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Arno watershed.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Arno River basin, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Arno River is a major watercourse in Tuscany, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and urban use. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the basin, and its treatment level is critical for protecting downstream environments, including coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_CASOLINO is located in Arezzo, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The full address is Via Fosco Corti, Palazzetti, San Leo, Arezzo, Toscana, 52100.
IDL_CASOLINO serves a population equivalent of approximately 75,828, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
IDL_CASOLINO discharges into the Arno River basin, which flows through Tuscany and into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant helps protect the water quality of the Arno River and its downstream ecosystems.
As an Italian plant serving over 15,000 people, IDL_CASOLINO is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's compliance ensures protection of the Arno River and the Tyrrhenian Sea.
For plants serving around 75,000 people in Italy, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard, with tertiary treatment (nutrient removal) often required in sensitive areas. The EU directive mandates advanced treatment for large agglomerations discharging into eutrophic or sensitive waters.
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