Overview
Passignano sul Trasimeno Le Pedate wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Passignano sul Trasimeno in Umbria, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 7,291 residents, discharging into the Lake Trasimeno basin.
Passignano sul Trasimeno Le Pedate is a wastewater treatment plant located in Passignano sul Trasimeno, a town in the Umbria region of central Italy. The facility serves a population of around 7,291 people, making it a small-to-medium agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant is situated near Lake Trasimeno, a significant freshwater lake in the region. As an Italian plant serving a population between 2,000 and 10,000, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the discharge enters a sensitive area, such as a lake. Given the proximity to Lake Trasimeno, the plant likely operates with advanced treatment to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the Lake Trasimeno watershed, which is an endorheic basin (no natural outlet) and a sensitive ecological area. The lake supports diverse aquatic life and is an important habitat for migratory birds. Protecting this water body from nutrient pollution is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain its ecological balance.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Trasimeno basin, a closed lake system in central Italy with no natural outlet. This makes the lake highly sensitive to nutrient loading from wastewater, as pollutants can accumulate over time. The lake supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species like carp and pike, and serves as a key stopover for migratory birds along the Mediterranean flyway. Maintaining high treatment standards is essential to prevent algal blooms and preserve water quality for tourism and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Passignano sul Trasimeno, in the Umbria region of central Italy, near Lake Trasimeno.
The plant serves approximately 7,291 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Lake Trasimeno watershed, a closed lake basin sensitive to nutrient pollution.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and potentially more stringent treatment for discharges into sensitive areas like lakes.
Plants of this size in Italy typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive water bodies like Lake Trasimeno.
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