Overview
IDL_SAN_JACOPO is a wastewater treatment plant serving San Giuliano Terme, Tuscany, Italy. It serves a population of 53,780 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
IDL_SAN_JACOPO is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Giuliano Terme, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 53,780, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated near the city of Pisa, in an area characterized by a mix of urban and agricultural land use. As a plant serving over 50,000 people, IDL_SAN_JACOPO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum for such agglomerations. The directive also mandates more stringent 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), indicating a facility sized to handle the local population's wastewater. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ligurian Sea via the Arno River or smaller coastal streams. The proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means that nutrient removal is important to prevent eutrophication in the marine environment. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for tourism and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arno River basin, which flows through Pisa and into the Ligurian Sea. The downstream environment includes coastal wetlands and marine habitats that are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective treatment helps protect water quality in the Arno estuary and the adjacent marine area, which supports fisheries and recreational activities.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_SAN_JACOPO is located in San Giuliano Terme, in the Tuscany region of Italy, near the city of Pisa.
The plant serves a population of approximately 53,780 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Ligurian Sea via the Arno River or nearby coastal streams.
As an Italian plant serving over 50,000 people, IDL_SAN_JACOPO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. In Italy, plants often incorporate nutrient removal to protect coastal waters from eutrophication.
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