Overview
MIGLIARA_48 is a wastewater treatment plant serving Pontinia, Lazio, Italy. It serves a population of 7,000 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
MIGLIARA_48 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pontinia, a town in the Lazio region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,000 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, MIGLIARA_48 operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Pontine Marshes region. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operation is critical for protecting water quality in this coastal environment.
Environmental context
MIGLIARA_48 discharges into the Pontine Marshes watershed, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important corridor for migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
MIGLIARA_48 is located on Via Migliara 48 in Pontinia, a town in the province of Latina, Lazio, Italy.
MIGLIARA_48 serves a population of approximately 7,000 people.
MIGLIARA_48 discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed of the Pontine Marshes, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, MIGLIARA_48 operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 7,000 people (a small-to-medium agglomeration) are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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