IDL_PISA_SUD Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

IDL_PISA_SUD is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. The plant serves a population of around 31,224 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated near the Arno River basin, which flows through Pisa and into the Tyrrhenian Sea. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, IDL_PISA_SUD 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 stringent treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. Indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent from IDL_PISA_SUD ultimately discharges into the Arno River, which flows through Pisa and into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Arno River is an important waterway in Tuscany, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's operation helps protect the river and coastal waters from pollution, contributing to the ecological health of the region.

IDL_PISA_SUD discharges into the Arno River, which flows through Pisa and into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Arno River basin supports a variety of aquatic species and is an important ecological corridor in Tuscany. The coastal zone near the river mouth is ecologically sensitive, hosting diverse marine life and habitats. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting both freshwater and marine ecosystems.