Overview
IDL_VIA_FIRENZE is a closed secondary treatment plant in Quarrata, Toscana, Italy. It served the local area before ceasing operations.
IDL_VIA_FIRENZE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Quarrata, a town in the Toscana region of Italy. The plant is now closed and no longer operational. It was situated in an inland area, away from the coast, and served the local community. As a secondary treatment facility, IDL_VIA_FIRENZE would have provided biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), secondary treatment is the standard requirement for inland freshwater discharges, ensuring compliance with environmental quality standards. The plant's treated effluent would have been discharged into a local watercourse, contributing to the health of the downstream environment. The region's water bodies ultimately drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Arno River basin, which flows through Toscana and into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect water quality and downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
IDL_VIA_FIRENZE is located in Quarrata, a town in the province of Pistoia, Toscana, Italy.
The plant is closed and no longer operational.
The plant provided secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
Italian wastewater treatment plants operate under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge. Secondary treatment is required for inland discharges to protect water quality.
The plant was located in the Arno River basin, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Proper treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and water resources.
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