IDL_GABOLANA_VAIANO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Vaiano, Toscana, Italy

IDL_GABOLANA_VAIANO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Vaiano, in the Toscana region of Italy. It serves a population of 8,661, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and discharges into the local watershed. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas. Regulatory compliance ensures a baseline level of treatment. The plant's receiving water body is part of the Bisenzio River basin, which flows into the Arno River and eventually the Tyrrhenian Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local environment from untreated wastewater.

The plant discharges into the Bisenzio River, a tributary of the Arno River, which flows through Tuscany to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Arno basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing water for agriculture and urban use. Downstream areas include sensitive habitats that benefit from effective wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality.