IDL_CIVETTAIO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Torrita di Siena, Toscana

IDL_CIVETTAIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Torrita di Siena, in the Toscana region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,748 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated in the Valdichiana Senese area, a region known for its agricultural and rural landscape. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, IDL_CIVETTAIO is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet effluent quality standards. Its operational context aligns with Italian national regulations implementing EU directives. The treated effluent from IDL_CIVETTAIO likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Valdichiana basin, eventually reaching the Tiber River and the Tyrrhenian Sea. The surrounding area includes agricultural zones and small water bodies that support local biodiversity. Proper treatment is essential to protect these water resources from nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance.

The plant discharges into the Valdichiana basin, a network of streams and canals that flow into the Tiber River, which ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and local aquatic habitats. The region's Mediterranean climate and rural setting make nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.