Overview
IDL_ROSIGNANO_SOLVAY_MARE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Rosignano Solvay, Tuscany, Italy. It handles a population of 44,362 and is located within 50 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
IDL_ROSIGNANO_SOLVAY_MARE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Rosignano Solvay, a frazione of Rosignano Marittimo in the province of Livorno, Tuscany, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 44,362, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and European regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea via local watercourses, contributing to the coastal water quality of the Ligurian Sea. The area is known for its industrial and tourist activities, making effective wastewater treatment critical for protecting marine ecosystems and bathing waters along the Tuscan coast.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. Its discharge ultimately reaches the coastal waters of the Ligurian Sea, which support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries. The region's coastal environment is sensitive to nutrient inputs, and the plant's treatment performance helps maintain water quality standards under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Aurelia in Rosignano Solvay, a frazione of Rosignano Marittimo, in the province of Livorno, Tuscany, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 44,362, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Tyrrhenian Sea, likely via local streams or outfalls, contributing to the coastal waters of 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 over 10,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 PE are required to have secondary treatment, and those in sensitive areas may need tertiary treatment. Italian regulations align with this directive.
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