Overview
LOC_CIMITERO is a wastewater treatment plant in Laigueglia, Liguria, Italy, serving approximately 15,300 people. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Ligurian Sea.
LOC_CIMITERO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Laigueglia, a coastal town in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 15,300, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated near the Ligurian Sea, a key part of the Mediterranean basin. As a plant in Italy, LOC_CIMITERO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, which may apply to coastal zones. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the local population's wastewater. The treated effluent from LOC_CIMITERO ultimately reaches the Ligurian Sea, a semi-enclosed sea that supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. The coastal environment is ecologically sensitive, and proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality for tourism and biodiversity.
Environmental context
LOC_CIMITERO discharges into the Ligurian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, which is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange. The coastal waters near Laigueglia support seagrass habitats and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can lead to eutrophication, so effective treatment is critical for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
LOC_CIMITERO is located in Laigueglia, a coastal town in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy, along the Via Roma.
The plant serves approximately 15,300 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ligurian Sea, a coastal water body that is part of the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian plant, LOC_CIMITERO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU directive requires at least secondary treatment. In coastal areas, additional nutrient removal may be needed to protect sensitive marine environments.
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