Overview
IDL_PERIGNANO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Perignano, Toscana, Italy, serving a population of 2,892 with a designed capacity of 2,850 m³/day and a discharge volume of 572.51 m³/day.
IDL_PERIGNANO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Perignano, a frazione of Casciana Terme Lari in the province of Pisa, Toscana, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 2,892 and has a designed capacity of 2,850 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 572.51 m³/day, indicating it operates well below capacity. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, aligning with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The plant's advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent, reducing environmental impact on receiving waters. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for agriculture and tourism. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Arno River basin, which empties into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Pisa. The downstream environment includes coastal wetlands and marine habitats that are ecologically sensitive, supporting fish nurseries and migratory birds. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects these ecosystems from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_PERIGNANO is located in Perignano, a frazione of Casciana Terme Lari in the province of Pisa, Toscana, Italy. The address is Via della Casaccia, Perignano, 56038.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 2,892 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
IDL_PERIGNANO provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive water bodies.
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Arno River basin, ultimately flowing into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its advanced treatment helps protect these water bodies from pollution.
As an Italian plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on receiving water sensitivity. Advanced treatment meets the directive's standards for sensitive areas.
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