Overview
IDL Castellina Scalo S Claudio is a wastewater treatment plant serving Castellina Scalo in Tuscany, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 5,074.
IDL Castellina Scalo S Claudio is a wastewater treatment plant located in Castellina Scalo, a locality in the municipality of Monteriggioni, in the province of Siena, Tuscany, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 5,074 people, placing it in the small-to-medium 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 secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries. The plant likely employs biological treatment to meet regulatory standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local hydrological network, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Arno River basin or nearby coastal systems. The region of Tuscany is known for its sensitive environmental areas, including vineyards and agricultural zones, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from IDL Castellina Scalo S Claudio enters the local water system, which flows into the Arno River basin and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fishing. The plant's location in a semi-rural area with agricultural activity means that nutrient removal is crucial to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Castellina Scalo, a frazione of Monteriggioni, in the province of Siena, Tuscany, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 5,074 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water network, which flows into the Arno River basin and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries for agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU standards for biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids removal.
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