Overview
IDL_PISTOIA_CENTRALE_PASSAVANT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 47,797 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
IDL_PISTOIA_CENTRALE_PASSAVANT is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pistoia, in the Tuscany region of central Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 47,797, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated in the Ombrone Pistoiese river basin, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, contributing to the protection of the Ombrone Pistoiese and downstream water bodies. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the ecological health of the region's rivers and the Tyrrhenian Sea coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ombrone Pistoiese river, a tributary of the Arno River, which flows through Tuscany into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's operations help protect downstream ecosystems, including coastal areas that are ecologically sensitive and support tourism and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pistoia, in the Tuscany region of Italy, at Via degli Armacani, Lo Sperone.
The plant serves approximately 47,797 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, likely into the Ombrone Pistoiese river, which flows into the Arno River and eventually the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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