Overview
IDL_LE_LAME_POGGIBONSI is a wastewater treatment plant serving Poggibonsi, Tuscany, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 30,872 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
IDL_LE_LAME_POGGIBONSI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Poggibonsi, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 30,872, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated in the Elsa Valley, near the locality of Bocca d'Elsa. As a plant serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The treated effluent from IDL_LE_LAME_POGGIBONSI is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Elsa River. The Elsa River is a tributary of the Arno River, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Arno River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and urban areas. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Elsa and Arno rivers, as well as the downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Elsa River, a tributary of the Arno River, which flows through Tuscany to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Arno River basin is a vital water resource for the region, supporting agriculture, industry, and biodiversity. The receiving waters are sensitive to nutrient pollution, which can lead to eutrophication in coastal areas. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain the ecological health of the river system and the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Località Bocca d'Elsa, Montelonti, Poggibonsi, in the province of Siena, Tuscany, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 30,872 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Elsa River, a tributary of the Arno River, ultimately reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant helps protect the Elsa River and the Arno River, which are important water bodies in Tuscany, supporting ecosystems and human activities downstream.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment and potentially more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive areas.
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