IDL_MARRADI_CAPOLUOGO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Popolano, Marradi, Tuscany

IDL_MARRADI_CAPOLUOGO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Popolano, a locality within the municipality of Marradi, in the Mugello region of Tuscany, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,903 people and has a designed capacity of 6,000 cubic meters per day, with a reported discharge volume of 574.69 cubic meters per day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with European effluent quality standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water environment, contributing to the protection of the Arno River basin, which ultimately flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the water quality of the surrounding Mugello area, a region known for its natural landscapes and agricultural activities.

The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Arno River basin. The Arno flows through Tuscany and empties into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Pisa. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural runoff and urban pressures. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream water quality and the coastal marine environment.