IDL_QUERCETA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Seravezza, Toscana, Italy

IDL_QUERCETA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Seravezza, in the Toscana region of Italy. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 36,488, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. The plant is situated in the Versilia area, near the town of Querceta, and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Unione dei comuni della Versilia. As a plant of this scale in Italy, IDL_QUERCETA 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 directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a facility sized to handle the local wastewater load. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Versilia region is known for its coastal tourism and environmental sensitivity, making proper wastewater treatment crucial for protecting marine water quality and supporting local ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in maintaining the health of the coastal environment and the Serchio River basin.

IDL_QUERCETA discharges into the Versilia river system, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea near the coast of Tuscany. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for recreational and tourism activities. The coastal area is ecologically sensitive, with seagrass meadows and marine habitats that require protection from nutrient pollution and pathogens. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality standards for bathing and marine conservation.