Overview
IDL_MASSA_VECCHIA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Massa Marittima, Toscana, Italy. It serves a population of 6,825 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
IDL_MASSA_VECCHIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Massa Marittima, in the Toscana region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,825 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, IDL_MASSA_VECCHIA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwaters and estuaries. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, indicating its discharge likely reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea via local watercourses. The plant's proximity to the coast means its effluent may influence coastal water quality. The surrounding area includes the metalliferous hills of the Colline Metallifere, and the plant plays a role in protecting both local streams and the downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Toscana region, near the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its discharge likely flows into small coastal rivers or directly into the sea, affecting the local marine ecosystem. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region known for its ecological sensitivity, including seagrass meadows and coastal wetlands. Protecting water quality here is important for both biodiversity and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_MASSA_VECCHIA is located in Massa Marittima, in the Toscana region of Italy, near the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant serves a population of approximately 6,825 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU guidelines.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that eventually reach the Tyrrhenian Sea. The specific receiving water body is not publicly listed.
As an Italian plant, IDL_MASSA_VECCHIA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people are generally required to provide secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas that may require more advanced treatment.
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