LOC_LE_GIOIE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Frangelini, Lazio, Italy

LOC_LE_GIOIE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Frangelini, a locality within Magliano Sabina, Rieti, in the Lazio region of Italy. The plant serves a small population of 400 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or peri-urban setting. Its designed capacity of 400 m³/day matches the population served, indicating a facility sized for local needs. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent. This level of treatment typically includes nutrient removal or tertiary filtration, providing enhanced protection for receiving waters. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the directive, which mandates appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving environment. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Tiber River basin. The Tiber flows through Lazio and into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Rome. The advanced treatment at LOC_LE_GIOIE helps safeguard the ecological health of the Tiber's tributaries and the downstream marine environment, supporting aquatic biodiversity and water quality in a region valued for its natural and cultural heritage.

The plant discharges into the Tiber River basin, which flows through central Italy to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Tiber supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and urban areas. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in the coastal zone. The watershed includes ecologically sensitive areas that benefit from high-quality effluent.