Overview
IDL_LE_CONFINA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Terrigoli, Toscana, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 5,325 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
IDL_LE_CONFINA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Le Confina, Terrigoli, within the municipality of Vernio in the Unione dei Comuni Val di Bisenzio, Prato, Toscana, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,325, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, IDL_LE_CONFINA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment to meet quality standards for the receiving environment. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Bisenzio River basin, which flows into the Arno River and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. The surrounding area is characterized by the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, with sensitive aquatic ecosystems that benefit from regulated wastewater treatment.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Bisenzio River valley, a tributary of the Arno River, which flows through Tuscany to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region known for its ecological sensitivity. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality in the Arno and the coastal marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_LE_CONFINA is located in Le Confina, Terrigoli, within the municipality of Vernio in the Unione dei Comuni Val di Bisenzio, Prato, Toscana, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,325, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse within the Bisenzio River basin, which flows into the Arno River and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, IDL_LE_CONFINA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
For small agglomerations in Italy, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment or equivalent to meet quality standards, ensuring protection of the receiving water body.
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