Overview
LAVAGNA wastewater treatment plant serves Chiavari, Liguria, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 18,000 and is located near the Ligurian coast.
LAVAGNA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sampierdicanne, Chiavari, in the Liguria region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 18,000 people and is situated near the coastal area of the Ligurian Sea. As part of Italy's municipal wastewater infrastructure, it plays a key role in managing local sewage and protecting the marine environment. The plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater. For agglomerations of this size (18,000 population equivalent), the directive typically requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with more advanced treatment if the discharge is into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating its scale. The treated effluent from LAVAGNA is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately flows into the Ligurian Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for regional tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone.
Environmental context
The LAVAGNA plant discharges into the local watershed that drains into the Ligurian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and diverse marine species. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to minimize nutrient inputs that could cause eutrophication and to protect the health of the marine ecosystem, which is also important for local recreation and fishing.
Frequently asked questions
The LAVAGNA plant is located in Sampierdicanne, Chiavari, in the province of Genova, Liguria, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 18,000 people.
The treated effluent from LAVAGNA is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately flows into the Ligurian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving 18,000 people, LAVAGNA falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with potential additional treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 18,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. In coastal areas like Liguria, advanced treatment may be needed to protect sensitive marine environments.
Nearby plants