Overview
IDL_VECCHIANO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Vecchiano, Tuscany, Italy. It serves a population of 6,317 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day).
IDL_VECCHIANO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Vecchiano, a municipality in the province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. It is situated in the coastal region of Tuscany, within 50 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea. As a small agglomeration in Italy, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries, and more advanced treatment for sensitive areas. Italian plants of this scale typically employ biological treatment to meet regulatory standards. The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow towards the Tyrrhenian Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality. The plant plays a role in safeguarding the ecological health of the surrounding area, including the nearby Migliarino San Rossore Massaciuccoli Natural Park, an ecologically sensitive region with diverse habitats.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the coastal plain of Tuscany, near the Arno River delta and the Tyrrhenian Sea. The receiving water body is likely a local canal or stream that drains into the sea, supporting a sensitive coastal ecosystem. The area includes wetlands and coastal dunes that provide habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_VECCHIANO is located in Vecchiano, a municipality in the province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. The address is Via della Barra, Nodica, Vecchiano.
The plant serves a population of approximately 6,317 people.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that flow towards the Tyrrhenian Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality.
As an Italian plant, IDL_VECCHIANO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary biological treatment is typically required to meet EU standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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