Overview
IDL_MOLIN_NUOVO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Foiano della Chiana, Tuscany, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 6,346 people and discharges into the local water system.
IDL_MOLIN_NUOVO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Foiano della Chiana, in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,346 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. Italian plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet national standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Arno River basin, ultimately reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea. This contributes to the protection of water quality in the region, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arno River basin, which flows through Tuscany to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Arno River supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, particularly in its lower reaches. Proper treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading and protects downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_MOLIN_NUOVO is located in Foiano della Chiana, in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 6,346 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Arno River basin, ultimately reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations of its size.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet national and EU standards, ensuring adequate removal of organic matter and nutrients.
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