Overview
Perugia Pian della Genna wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 68,697 people in Perugia, Umbria, Italy. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Perugia Pian della Genna wastewater treatment plant is located in the Ponte della Pietra area of Perugia, in the Umbria region of central Italy. It serves a population of approximately 68,697 people, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Tiber River basin. The Tiber flows through Umbria and Lazio before reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea near Rome. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Tiber watershed and downstream ecosystems, including coastal areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tiber River basin, which flows through central Italy to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Tiber supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and urban areas. Downstream, the Tiber delta and coastal zones host ecologically sensitive habitats. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding water quality in the river and the marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Strada Vestricciano - Genna, in the Ponte della Pietra area of Perugia, Umbria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 68,697 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Tiber River basin and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal is often required.
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