Overview
IMPERIA wastewater treatment plant serves 83,000 people in Imperia, Liguria, Italy. Located within 50 km of the coast, it discharges into the Ligurian Sea.
IMPERIA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Oneglia district of Imperia, in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy. The plant serves an estimated population of 83,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires at least secondary treatment for such agglomerations. The plant's designed capacity is reported as 1. The treated effluent from IMPERIA is discharged into the Ligurian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters of Liguria support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local marine environment from untreated wastewater pollution.
Environmental context
The IMPERIA plant discharges into the Ligurian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Imperia are ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and diverse fish populations. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect marine biodiversity in this popular tourist region.
Frequently asked questions
The IMPERIA plant is located in the Oneglia district of Imperia, in the province of Imperia, Liguria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 83,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Ligurian Sea, a coastal basin of the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and, for sensitive coastal areas, may require tertiary treatment.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide at least secondary treatment. In coastal areas like Liguria, additional nutrient removal may be needed to protect the marine environment.
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