Overview
PANTANO wastewater treatment plant serves Minturno, Lazio, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1. 00 and a population equivalent of 67,400. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
PANTANO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pantano, Minturno, in the Lazio region of Italy. It serves a population equivalent of 67,400, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1. As an Italian facility, PANTANO is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. Regulatory compliance ensures appropriate treatment standards. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The region's coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to protect water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
PANTANO discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a key Mediterranean basin. The coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for regional biodiversity. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects sensitive coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
PANTANO is located in Pantano, Minturno, in the Lazio region of Italy, near the Tyrrhenian coast.
PANTANO serves a population equivalent of 67,400, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
PANTANO discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant must meet EU standards for effluent quality to protect coastal waters.
PANTANO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 PE and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For a plant serving 67,400 PE in Italy, secondary treatment is mandatory under EU law. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect coastal and marine environments.
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