Overview
IDL_LIDO_DI_CAMAIORE_SECCO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Camaiore, Tuscany, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 19,845 and is located near the Tyrrhenian coast.
IDL_LIDO_DI_CAMAIORE_SECCO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Camaiore, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The plant serves a population of around 19,845, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). It is situated in the Versilia area, near the Tyrrhenian Sea. As an Italian plant serving a population between 10,000 and 150,000, it is subject to the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a facility sized for its service population. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Versilia coast is a popular tourist destination, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the local environment and supporting the region's tourism economy.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Versilia river network, which empties into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Viareggio. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is an important recreational zone. The Tyrrhenian Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective treatment at this plant helps prevent eutrophication and protects the ecological health of the coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Camaiore, in the Tuscany region of Italy, near the Versilia coast. Its address is Via delle Camelie, Camaiore, in the province of Lucca.
The plant serves approximately 19,845 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal discharge requires compliance with strict Italian and EU standards to protect marine water quality.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment. National regulations from the Italian Ministry of Environment also apply.
For medium agglomerations (10,000-150,000 population equivalent), the EU UWWTD requires at least secondary treatment. Many Italian plants in coastal tourist areas also implement tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients and protect bathing waters.
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