Overview
IDL_MARINA_DI_CAMPO_LENTISCO_MARE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Marina di Campo on Elba Island, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 15,000 and has a designed capacity of 1.00.
IDL_MARINA_DI_CAMPO_LENTISCO_MARE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Marina di Campo, a town on the island of Elba in the Tuscany region of Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 15,000, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this coastal community. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's location on Elba, a popular tourist destination, means it must handle seasonal population fluctuations. The treated effluent is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect the marine environment, including seagrass meadows and local fisheries. The plant's operation is critical for maintaining water quality in the surrounding coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, which receives wastewater from coastal communities on Elba Island. The local watershed includes small streams that drain into the sea, supporting diverse marine life such as seagrass beds and fish nurseries. Protecting this coastal environment is essential for tourism and local ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Marina di Campo, on the island of Elba in the Tuscany region of Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 15,000, which may increase during tourist seasons.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a coastal marine environment.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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