IDL_GALLICANO_DEBBIALI Wastewater Treatment Plant, Gallicano, Tuscany

IDL_GALLICANO_DEBBIALI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gallicano, a municipality in the Garfagnana region of Tuscany, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 3,084 people and has a designed capacity of 10,000 m³ per day, indicating it is sized to accommodate future growth or seasonal variations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), Italy requires advanced treatment for agglomerations discharging into sensitive areas. Although the specific receiving water body is not named, the plant's advanced treatment level suggests it protects a sensitive environment. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local stream or river within the Serchio River basin, which flows through the Garfagnana valley and eventually into the Ligurian Sea near Viareggio. This downstream water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the ecological health of the Serchio River and its coastal receiving waters.

The plant discharges into the Serchio River basin, which flows through the Garfagnana region and empties into the Ligurian Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish populations and riparian habitats. The advanced treatment level helps reduce nutrient pollution, safeguarding downstream water quality and marine life in the coastal zone.