IDL_SAN_GIUSTO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Scandicci, Tuscany

IDL_SAN_GIUSTO is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Giusto, a locality within the municipality of Scandicci, in the metropolitan area of Florence, Tuscany, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 18,114 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's operational details and specific treatment processes are not disclosed in available records, but regulatory compliance is expected. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Arno River basin. The Arno flows through Florence and Pisa before reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Tuscany.

The plant discharges into the Arno River basin, which flows through the heart of Tuscany and empties into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Pisa. The Arno River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and urban centers, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.