Overview
IDL_LE_TOLFE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Siena, Tuscany, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 9,300 and operates under EU regulations.
IDL_LE_TOLFE is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Le Tolfe area of Siena, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The plant serves a population of around 9,300 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, IDL_LE_TOLFE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. It is expected to meet the secondary treatment standard. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Arno River system. The region is characterized by hilly terrain and a Mediterranean climate. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from IDL_LE_TOLFE flows into the local drainage network, which is part of the Arno River basin. The Arno River runs through Tuscany and discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Pisa. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. Protecting this waterway from nutrient pollution and pathogens is critical for maintaining ecological balance and public health.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_LE_TOLFE is located in the Le Tolfe area of Siena, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The full address is Strada delle Tolfe, Le Tolfe, Siena, Toscana, 53100.
The plant serves approximately 9,323 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local drainage network, which is part of the Arno River basin. The Arno River flows to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, IDL_LE_TOLFE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are generally required to have secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, more advanced treatment may be needed.
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