Overview
IDL_PIETRASANTA_POLLINO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Pietrasanta, Tuscany, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 38,594 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
IDL_PIETRASANTA_POLLINO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pietrasanta, a town in the province of Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 38,594, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated near the Versilia coastal area, a region known for its tourism and proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea. As an Italian plant, IDL_PIETRASANTA_POLLINO 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. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow toward the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin. The Versilia coast is ecologically sensitive, supporting marine habitats and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to protect coastal water quality and the region's environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Versilia area of Tuscany, within 50 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Treated wastewater likely enters local streams or drainage channels that flow into the sea, contributing to the Mediterranean basin. The coastal zone supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and recreation. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the ecological balance of the nearshore environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via del Pollino in Pietrasanta, in the province of Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. It serves the municipality of Pietrasanta and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 38,594 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that flow toward the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent and more advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
Under EU directives, plants serving this population typically provide secondary biological treatment. If the discharge is to sensitive coastal areas, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients and protect marine ecosystems.
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