Overview
IDL_QUERCE wastewater treatment plant serves Massa, Toscana, Italy, with a population equivalent of approximately 34,598. The plant is located near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requirements.
IDL_QUERCE is a wastewater treatment plant serving the municipality of Massa in the Toscana region of Italy. The plant handles wastewater from a population equivalent of about 34,598, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. Its location near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast makes it part of Italy's coastal wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in the European Union, IDL_QUERCE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with more stringent treatment in sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal discharge area supports diverse marine life and is part of the Mediterranean Sea ecosystem. The region's wastewater treatment infrastructure plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality and marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea via local watercourses. The Tyrrhenian Sea is a semi-enclosed basin of the Mediterranean, supporting diverse marine ecosystems including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. The coastal zone near Massa is ecologically sensitive, with seasonal tourism pressures that increase nutrient loads. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect bathing water quality along the Tuscan coast.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_QUERCE is located in Massa, in the Toscana region of Italy, near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 34,598 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a coastal marine environment.
As an Italian plant, IDL_QUERCE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires secondary treatment. In sensitive coastal areas, more stringent treatment may be needed to protect marine water quality.
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