Overview
IDL_VIA_DELLA_TORRE is a closed secondary treatment plant in Firenze, Toscana, Italy. It served the local area before ceasing operations.
IDL_VIA_DELLA_TORRE is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Varlungo area of Firenze, in the Toscana region of Italy. The plant provided secondary treatment for municipal wastewater from the surrounding urban district before its closure. As a secondary treatment facility, it would have met the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary biological treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The plant's closure may reflect upgrades or consolidation within Firenze's wastewater infrastructure. The plant's discharge would have entered the local drainage network, ultimately reaching the Arno River, which flows through Florence and into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Pisa. The Arno basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Tuscany.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Arno River basin, which drains the Apennines through Florence to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Arno supports fish species such as barbel and chub, and its lower reaches are influenced by tidal flows. The watershed faces pressures from urban runoff and agricultural nutrients, making effective wastewater treatment critical for water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Varlungo area of Firenze, in the Toscana region of Italy, at Via della Chimera.
The plant provided secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant is listed as closed, possibly due to consolidation or upgrades in Firenze's wastewater system. No specific reason is available.
As an Italian plant, it operated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries.
The plant's discharge would have entered the Arno River, which flows through Florence to the Tyrrhenian Sea, affecting downstream water quality and ecosystems.
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