Overview
IDL_SAN_PROSPERO_CASCINA is a wastewater treatment plant serving about 21,900 people in Cascina, Tuscany, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
IDL_SAN_PROSPERO_CASCINA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cascina, in the Tuscany region of Italy. Serving approximately 21,900 people, it is classified as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Arno River basin, an area known for its agricultural and industrial activities. As an Italian plant, IDL_SAN_PROSPERO_CASCINA operates under 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 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 it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Arno River and then into the Ligurian Sea. The Arno River is an ecologically important waterway that supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect the river's water quality and the downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arno River basin, which flows through Tuscany into the Ligurian Sea near Pisa. The Arno River supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Downstream, the river's estuary and coastal areas are ecologically sensitive, hosting diverse marine life. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect these habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via del Fosso Vecchio, San Lorenzo a Pagnatico, Cascina, in the province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 21,900 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Arno River and eventually reaches the Ligurian Sea.
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 and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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