Overview
IDL_PESCIA_CAPOLUOGO is a wastewater treatment plant in Pescia, Tuscany, Italy, serving approximately 13,547 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
IDL_PESCIA_CAPOLUOGO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Macchie di San Piero area of Pescia, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,547, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, which are common in the region due to ecological concerns. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Arno River basin and then into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality management.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Tuscany region, within the Arno River basin. Its treated wastewater likely flows into a tributary of the Arno River, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Arno basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and being important for regional water resources.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_PESCIA_CAPOLUOGO is located in the Macchie di San Piero area of Pescia, in the province of Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 13,547 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that is part of the Arno River basin, eventually reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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