Overview
Lido di Classe wastewater treatment plant serves Ravenna, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day. It operates under EU regulations for secondary treatment.
Lido di Classe wastewater treatment plant is located in Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, serving a population of approximately 25,942. The plant is situated in a coastal area near the Adriatic Sea, within 50 km of the coast. As a plant in the European Union, it operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges into local waterways that eventually reach the Adriatic Sea. Its operation is critical for protecting the coastal environment and supporting tourism in the Lido di Classe area, a popular beach destination.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Adriatic Sea via local canals and drainage systems. The coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fishing. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and maintains water quality in this sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 64, Via Canale Pergami, Lido di Classe, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 25,942 people in the Lido di Classe area of Ravenna.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local canals that drain into the Adriatic Sea, supporting the coastal environment.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU directive, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 150,000 typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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