Overview
IDL_LIVORNO_RIVELLINO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Livorno, Tuscany, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 207,760 and is located within 50 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
IDL_LIVORNO_RIVELLINO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Livorno, a port city in the Tuscany region of Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 207,760, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location near the Tyrrhenian Sea places it in a coastal environment with sensitive marine ecosystems. As a large Italian agglomeration, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment (tertiary) for discharges into sensitive areas. The directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum for all agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent, with more stringent requirements for coastal zones to protect bathing waters and marine life. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Ligurian Sea or Tyrrhenian Sea via local waterways, contributing to the health of the coastal marine environment. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for tourism and fisheries, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preventing eutrophication and safeguarding water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in Livorno, on the Tyrrhenian coast of Italy. Treated wastewater likely flows into the Ligurian Sea or Tyrrhenian Sea, which are part of the Mediterranean Sea basin. The coastal waters support seagrass meadows, fish nurseries, and migratory species. Discharges must meet stringent standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect bathing water quality, which is vital for local tourism and marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_LIVORNO_RIVELLINO is located in Livorno, Tuscany, Italy, at Via della Cinta Esterna. It serves the city of Livorno and surrounding areas.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 207,760, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, likely flowing into the Tyrrhenian Sea. As a coastal plant, it must meet strict standards to protect marine and bathing water quality.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment for sensitive areas. Italian national regulations implement these standards.
For large agglomerations in Italy, especially in coastal zones, advanced secondary or tertiary treatment is typical to meet EU standards and protect sensitive marine environments.
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