Overview
IDL_POZZO_NUOVO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Castiglion Fiorentino in Tuscany, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 7,167 people.
IDL_POZZO_NUOVO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Podere Viti, Castiglion Fiorentino, in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 7,167 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, IDL_POZZO_NUOVO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate standards are met. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Arno River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a broader ecological network that includes agricultural and natural areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arno River basin, which flows through Tuscany before reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional biodiversity. The area is characterized by a Mediterranean climate, with seasonal variations affecting water flow and quality. Downstream environments include agricultural lands and natural habitats that rely on clean water.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_POZZO_NUOVO is located in Podere Viti, Castiglion Fiorentino, in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 7,167 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Arno River basin, eventually reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, IDL_POZZO_NUOVO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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