IDL_LA_NAVE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bibbiena, Toscana, Italy

IDL_LA_NAVE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bibbiena, in the Toscana region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,599 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards. It is situated near the Arno River, which flows through the region. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, IDL_LA_NAVE is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically mandated, though specific treatment levels may vary based on local environmental sensitivity. The plant's location in the Arno basin means it contributes to the protection of this important watercourse. The treated effluent from IDL_LA_NAVE is discharged into the Arno River, which flows westward through Toscana and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea near Pisa. The Arno River supports diverse aquatic life and is a key water resource for the region. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain water quality in the river and downstream ecosystems, including the coastal marine environment.

IDL_LA_NAVE discharges into the Arno River, a major watercourse in Toscana that flows through Florence and Pisa before emptying into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Arno basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. Downstream, the river influences the coastal ecology of the Tyrrhenian Sea, including sensitive marine areas. Effective wastewater treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the river and its receiving waters.