Overview
PERUGIA_PONTE_SAN_GIOVANNI wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 19,294 people in Perugia, Umbria, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with European standards.
The PERUGIA_PONTE_SAN_GIOVANNI wastewater treatment plant is located in the Ponte San Giovanni district of Perugia, in the Umbria region of central Italy. Serving a population of around 19,294, the plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for this historic city, which is known for its medieval hilltop setting and proximity to Lake Trasimeno. As a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. For sensitive areas, such as those draining into Lake Trasimeno or the Tiber River basin, more stringent treatment may be mandated to protect water quality. It operates within Italy's national regulatory framework, which implements EU directives through decrees like D.Lgs. 152/2006. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Tiber River basin. The Tiber flows south through Umbria and Lazio, passing through Rome before reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea. This downstream pathway is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and urban use. The plant plays a crucial role in preventing nutrient pollution and safeguarding the health of the Tiber River and its associated ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tiber River basin, which flows through central Italy to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Tiber supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish. Downstream, the river passes through agricultural and urban areas, making nutrient removal critical to prevent eutrophication in coastal waters. The plant's location in the Umbrian hills means it must manage runoff and seasonal flow variations to protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Ponte San Giovanni district of Perugia, in the Umbria region of central Italy.
The plant serves approximately 19,294 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Tiber River basin and ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), implemented in Italy via D.Lgs. 152/2006, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard. In sensitive areas like the Tiber basin, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect water quality.
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