Overview
IDL_IMPIANTO_MONSIGLIOLO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Cortona, Tuscany, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 13,280 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
IDL_IMPIANTO_MONSIGLIOLO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sant'Agata, near Cortona, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 13,280, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive requires appropriate treatment to protect receiving water bodies, with potential for more stringent measures in sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Tiber River basin, eventually reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities in the Valdichiana region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in the Tiber River basin, which flows through central Italy to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The receiving water bodies support aquatic life and are used for irrigation in the surrounding agricultural areas. The region's karst geology and seasonal rainfall patterns influence water quality dynamics, making effective treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sant'Agata, near Cortona, in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 13,280, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Tiber River basin, which flows to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000-150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. Italian regulations align with these standards.
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