Overview
IDL_PONTEDERA_VIA_HANGAR is a wastewater treatment plant in Pontedera, Tuscany, Italy, serving approximately 17,300 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
IDL_PONTEDERA_VIA_HANGAR is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pontedera, a town in the Tuscany region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 17,300, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under EU regulations. As an Italian facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Arno River basin and then into the Ligurian Sea. This discharge supports the ecological health of the downstream waterways, which are important for aquatic life and regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arno River basin, which flows through Tuscany and empties into the Ligurian Sea near Pisa. The Arno River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a key water resource for the region. Downstream areas include sensitive coastal environments that benefit from regulated wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and protect marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Viale America in Pontedera, a town in the province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 17,298 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Arno River basin and ultimately reaches the Ligurian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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