IDL_LA_FONTINA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pisa, Toscana, Italy

IDL_LA_FONTINA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the La Fontina district of Pisa, in the Toscana region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 30,481 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated near the Arno River basin, which flows through Pisa and into the Tyrrhenian Sea. As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, IDL_LA_FONTINA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum for such agglomerations. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Arno River catchment, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Pisa. This coastal discharge point is ecologically significant, as the Arno River supports diverse aquatic life and the coastal zone is important for marine biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local water environment by reducing pollutant loads before discharge.

IDL_LA_FONTINA discharges into the Arno River basin, which flows through Pisa and into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Arno River supports a variety of freshwater species and its estuary provides critical habitat for migratory birds and marine life. The coastal waters near Pisa are part of a sensitive marine ecosystem, making effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity.