IDL_MASSAROSA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Massarosa, Toscana, Italy

IDL_MASSAROSA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Massarosa, in the Toscana region of Italy. The plant serves a population of 11,613, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated in the Versilia area, near the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, IDL_MASSAROSA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a moderate scale facility. The treated effluent from IDL_MASSAROSA is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important area for tourism and fishing. Proper treatment helps protect water quality and ecosystem health in this sensitive coastal region.

IDL_MASSAROSA discharges into the local water system that flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Massarosa support diverse marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. The area is also important for tourism and recreation, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.