Overview
IDL_TRAVERSAGNA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Traversagna, Toscana, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 7,767 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
IDL_TRAVERSAGNA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Traversagna, a frazione of Massa e Cozzile in the province of Pistoia, Toscana, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 7,767, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in the European Union, IDL_TRAVERSAGNA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Arno River basin and then into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The region of Toscana is known for its sensitive aquatic ecosystems, and the plant plays a role in protecting water quality in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from IDL_TRAVERSAGNA likely enters the Nievole River or a tributary, which flows into the Arno River and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Arno basin supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural and urban pressures. The plant's discharge contributes to maintaining water quality in this important regional watershed.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_TRAVERSAGNA is located in Traversagna, a frazione of Massa e Cozzile, in the province of Pistoia, Toscana, Italy. The address is Via Goffredo Mameli, Biscolla, Traversagna.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,767 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, likely the Nievole River or a tributary, which flows into the Arno River and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant helps protect the water quality of the Nievole River and the Arno River basin, which are important for aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
As an Italian plant serving about 7,767 people, IDL_TRAVERSAGNA falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
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