Overview
Magione Montesperello wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Magione in Umbria, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 10,752 people.
The Magione Montesperello wastewater treatment plant is located in the Umbria region of Italy, serving the town of Magione and surrounding areas. With a population served of about 10,752, it is classified as a medium agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Trasimeno, a significant freshwater lake in central Italy. Lake Trasimeno supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and recreational resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the catchment area of Lake Trasimeno, the largest lake in the Italian peninsula. This lake is a shallow, endorheic basin with high ecological sensitivity, supporting diverse bird species and aquatic vegetation. The watershed is primarily agricultural, and nutrient management is critical to prevent eutrophication in the lake.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Magione, in the Umbria region of central Italy, near Lake Trasimeno.
The plant serves approximately 10,752 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed that drains into Lake Trasimeno, a large freshwater lake in Umbria.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 15,000 require secondary treatment. This plant, serving 10,752 people, falls into that category.
Lake Trasimeno is a shallow, endorheic lake with high ecological value, supporting diverse bird species and aquatic life. It is sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment important for its conservation.
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