Overview
IDL_LIDO_DI_CAMAIORE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Camaiore, Tuscany, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 26,714 and is located near the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
IDL_LIDO_DI_CAMAIORE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lido di Camaiore, a coastal town in the municipality of Camaiore, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The plant serves a population of about 26,714, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union classifications. It is situated near the Tyrrhenian Sea, which influences its operational and environmental context. As an Italian plant, IDL_LIDO_DI_CAMAIORE 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 discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a key marine environment supporting diverse aquatic life and tourism. The coastal location means the plant plays a critical role in protecting bathing waters and marine ecosystems along the Versilia coast.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Versilia coastal area of Tuscany, within the drainage basin of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Treated wastewater likely enters small coastal streams or directly into the sea, affecting local marine habitats. The Tyrrhenian Sea supports important fisheries and tourism, making nutrient and pathogen control essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality for recreational use.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_LIDO_DI_CAMAIORE is located in Lido di Camaiore, a coastal town in the municipality of Camaiore, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The address is Via del Termine, Lido di Camaiore, 55043.
The plant serves a population of approximately 26,714, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, given its coastal proximity. The plant is within 50 km of the coast.
As an Italian plant, IDL_LIDO_DI_CAMAIORE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent and more stringent treatment for discharges into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. For coastal discharges, additional nutrient removal may be needed to protect marine environments from eutrophication.
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