Overview
IDL_FORNOLI is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Borgo a Mozzano, Tuscany, Italy, serving approximately 4,518 people with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.
IDL_FORNOLI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Borgo a Mozzano, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The plant serves a population of around 4,518 people and has a designed capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per day, with an actual discharge volume of 894.40 cubic meters per day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with European effluent standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Serchio River basin. The Serchio River flows through the Media Valle del Serchio and into the Ligurian Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Serchio River basin, which flows through the Media Valle del Serchio in Tuscany and empties into the Ligurian Sea. The river supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The surrounding area is characterized by hilly terrain and agricultural land, making the protection of water quality essential for both ecological balance and local livelihoods.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_FORNOLI is located in Borgo a Mozzano, in the Tuscany region of Italy, along Strada Provinciale Lodovica in the Rocca area.
The plant serves approximately 4,518 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Serchio River basin and eventually reaches the Ligurian Sea.
IDL_FORNOLI provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As an Italian plant, IDL_FORNOLI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for populations between 2,000 and 10,000, with potential for more stringent requirements in sensitive areas.
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