Overview
IDL_MARINA_DI_GROSSETO is a wastewater treatment plant serving about 16,400 people in Marina di Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy. It is located within 50 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
IDL_MARINA_DI_GROSSETO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Marina di Grosseto, a coastal frazione of Grosseto in the Tuscany region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,439 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. 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 discharging into coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, either directly or via local watercourses. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect bathing waters and marine ecosystems along the Tuscan coast.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near the Tyrrhenian Sea, a major basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The local watershed includes the Ombrone River and coastal lagoons, which drain into the sea. The coastal zone supports seagrass meadows and is a habitat for marine species, making nutrient and pathogen removal critical for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_MARINA_DI_GROSSETO is located in Marina di Grosseto, a coastal town in the municipality of Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy. The address is Via Grossetana, Marina di Grosseto, Grosseto, Toscana, 58046.
The plant serves approximately 16,439 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Tyrrhenian Sea, either directly or via local watercourses, in compliance with Italian and EU standards for coastal discharge.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent discharging into coastal waters.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes. Plants near sensitive coastal areas may also incorporate nutrient removal to protect marine ecosystems.
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