Overview
LOC_S_GENNARO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Spigno Saturnia, Lazio, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of 2,800 with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.
LOC_S_GENNARO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Spigno Saturnia, a town in the province of Latina, Lazio, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,800 residents and has a designed capacity of 5,000 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 554.30 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, LOC_S_GENNARO provides tertiary-level treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. This ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive environments. The plant is situated within 10 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the sea. The facility plays a key role in protecting the coastal waters of the Lazio region and supporting the local ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast in the Lazio region. Treated wastewater from LOC_S_GENNARO likely discharges into small streams or drainage channels that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects sensitive coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
LOC_S_GENNARO is located in Spigno Saturnia, a town in the province of Latina, Lazio, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,800 residents.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, given the plant's proximity to the coast.
LOC_S_GENNARO provides advanced (tertiary) treatment, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on population served and receiving water sensitivity.
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