IDL_LAVELLO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Carrara, Tuscany, Italy

IDL_LAVELLO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Carrara, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The plant serves a population of 70,874, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated in the coastal area of Avenza, near the Apuan Alps, an area known for marble quarrying and tourism. As a plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, IDL_LAVELLO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For agglomerations of this size discharging into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a substantial infrastructure. The treated effluent from IDL_LAVELLO likely discharges into the Ligurian Sea via local watercourses or directly, given its proximity to the coast. The receiving waters support marine ecosystems and are important for tourism and fishing. Proper treatment is essential to protect the coastal environment and comply with the EU Water Framework Directive.

IDL_LAVELLO is located in the coastal zone of Carrara, within the drainage basin of the Ligurian Sea. The plant's discharge affects the coastal waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, which support diverse marine life and are used for recreation. The area is also influenced by runoff from the Apuan Alps, known for their marble quarries, which can introduce sediment and industrial residues. Protecting water quality is critical for the local ecosystem and tourism.