Overview
IDL_EX_CERSAM is a wastewater treatment plant serving Carrara, Italy, in the Toscana region. It supports a population of 88,163 and is located near the coast.
IDL_EX_CERSAM is a wastewater treatment plant located in Carrara, within the Toscana region of Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 88,163, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under EU regulations. Its location near the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine environments. As a plant of this scale in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a substantial infrastructure. The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow toward the Tyrrhenian Sea, given Carrara's coastal position. This makes the plant critical for safeguarding coastal water quality and supporting the region's tourism and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in Carrara, near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast. Its discharge likely enters local streams or the sea directly, affecting the coastal waters of the Ligurian Sea. The area supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fishing. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect sensitive coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_EX_CERSAM is located in Carrara, in the Toscana region of Italy, near the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant serves approximately 88,163 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, given the plant's coastal proximity.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it must comply with the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive coastal waters, as required by the EU UWWTD.
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