Overview
LATINA_EST is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 70,000 people in Latina, Lazio, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
LATINA_EST is a wastewater treatment plant located in Latina, in the Lazio region of Italy. The plant serves an estimated population of 70,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. Its address is Strada Torre Nuova, Piccarello, Latina, Lazio, 04100, Italia. As an Italian plant, LATINA_EST operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000. For larger agglomerations or discharges to sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Pontine Marshes region. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's operations are critical for protecting the coastal environment and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
LATINA_EST discharges into the Pontine Marshes drainage basin, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important habitat for migratory birds. The plant's treatment performance directly affects the water quality of the receiving waters and the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
LATINA_EST is located at Strada Torre Nuova, Piccarello, Latina, Lazio, 04100, Italy.
LATINA_EST serves approximately 70,000 people in the Latina area.
LATINA_EST discharges treated wastewater into the local drainage basin of the Pontine Marshes, which ultimately flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), LATINA_EST, serving a population of 70,000, is classified as a medium-to-large agglomeration. The directive requires secondary treatment for such plants, with potential tertiary treatment if discharging to sensitive areas.
In Italy, wastewater treatment plants serving around 70,000 people typically provide secondary biological treatment as a minimum, in compliance with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Advanced treatment may be implemented if the receiving water body is sensitive to eutrophication.
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