Overview
ORVIETO_SCALO wastewater treatment plant serves Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, with a population of approximately 14,889. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ORVIETO_SCALO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Orvieto Scalo, a suburb of Orvieto in the Umbria region of central Italy. The facility serves a population of about 14,889, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location in the Tiber River basin places it within a historically and ecologically significant watershed. As an Italian plant, ORVIETO_SCALO is subject to 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. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for organic matter and nutrient removal. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Tiber River, which flows through Umbria and Lazio before reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea near Rome. The Tiber basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and urban areas. Proper treatment at ORVIETO_SCALO helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the Tiber River and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea.
Environmental context
ORVIETO_SCALO is situated in the Tiber River basin, a major watershed in central Italy. The Tiber flows from the Apennines through Umbria and Lazio, passing Rome before emptying into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The river supports a variety of fish species and is a critical water source for irrigation and drinking water. Downstream, the Tiber delta and coastal areas host important habitats for migratory birds and marine life. Effective wastewater treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading and pollution, safeguarding the ecological health of the Tiber and the Mediterranean coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
ORVIETO_SCALO is located in Orvieto Scalo, a suburb of Orvieto in the Umbria region of central Italy. The address is Complanare di Orvieto, Orvieto Scalo, Orvieto, Terni, Umbria, 05018.
The treated wastewater from ORVIETO_SCALO is likely discharged into a tributary of the Tiber River, which flows through Umbria and Lazio to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant's location in the Tiber basin indicates this drainage path.
ORVIETO_SCALO helps protect the Tiber River and its tributaries by treating wastewater before discharge. The Tiber is the third-longest river in Italy and flows through Rome, making its water quality crucial for both ecological and human uses.
ORVIETO_SCALO serves a population of about 14,889, which falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive's requirement for secondary treatment. The directive aims to protect the environment from the adverse effects of urban wastewater discharges, and Italy implements it through national regulations.
In Italy, wastewater treatment plants serving around 15,000 people typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. If the discharge is to a sensitive area, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required under the EU directive.
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