Overview
IDL_SAN_GIOVANNI_VIA_DEGLI_URBINI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving San Giovanni Valdarno, Tuscany, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 53,090 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
IDL_SAN_GIOVANNI_VIA_DEGLI_URBINI is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Giovanni Valdarno, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 53,090, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from the coast, and discharges into the local water system. As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 PE, the directive requires secondary treatment unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, in which case more stringent treatment may be required. It is expected to comply with national implementation of the directive. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Arno River basin, which flows through Tuscany and into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Pisa. The Arno River is a major watercourse in the region, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect the river's ecological health and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arno River basin, which flows through the Tuscan landscape and ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Arno River supports a variety of fish species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. Downstream, the river passes through densely populated areas and agricultural zones, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and preventing eutrophication in coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Giovanni Valdarno, in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy. Its address is SS69, San Giovanni Valdarno, Arezzo, Toscana, 52027.
The plant serves approximately 53,090 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Arno River basin, which flows through Tuscany and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum for such agglomerations.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 PE, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be required. Italian plants typically implement biological treatment processes to meet these standards.
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