Overview
LA_CUPA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Pofi, Lazio, Italy. It treats wastewater for 500 people and discharges 98.98 units of treated effluent.
LA_CUPA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pofi, a town in the province of Frosinone, Lazio, Italy. The plant serves a small population of 500 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-scale municipal setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. This level of treatment is typical for facilities discharging into sensitive environments under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires tertiary treatment for agglomerations in sensitive areas. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Advanced treatment ensures minimal nutrient loading, reducing the risk of eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
LA_CUPA is located in Pofi, a town in the province of Frosinone, Lazio, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 500 people, indicating a small-scale municipal facility.
LA_CUPA provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, exceeding secondary treatment standards.
As an Italian plant, LA_CUPA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations, the directive requires appropriate treatment, and advanced treatment may be mandated if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Italy, small plants like LA_CUPA often use advanced treatment to meet stringent environmental standards, especially in areas with sensitive water bodies or high ecological value.
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