Overview
IDL_TIRRENIA_VANNINI is a wastewater treatment plant serving about 9,200 people in Tirrenia, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. It is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into the local water system.
IDL_TIRRENIA_VANNINI is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Tirrenia district of Pisa, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,200 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast, within 50 km of the shoreline. As an Italian plant serving a population between 2,000 and 10,000, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. Italian wastewater treatment plants are typically operated by municipal or regional utilities and must comply with national regulations transposing EU directives. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal discharge area is part of the Mediterranean Sea basin, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient inputs. The surrounding region includes the Arno River delta and nearby wetlands, which support diverse aquatic life and migratory bird populations.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Tirrenia are ecologically sensitive due to the presence of seagrass meadows and marine habitats that support fish and invertebrate species. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in coastal areas, making proper treatment essential for protecting marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_TIRRENIA_VANNINI is located in the Tirrenia district of Pisa, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The address is near Golf Club Tirrenia, Via dei Biancospini, Tirrenia, Pisa, Toscana, 56018.
The plant serves approximately 9,192 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a coastal area of the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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