Overview
PERUGIA_SAN_SISTO wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 35,000 people in Perugia, Umbria, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
PERUGIA_SAN_SISTO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Perugia, in the Umbria region of central Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 35,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. Situated inland, the facility is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by the local water authority. As an Italian plant, PERUGIA_SAN_SISTO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment process and capacity are consistent with these regulatory standards. The treated effluent from PERUGIA_SAN_SISTO is discharged into the Tiber River basin, which flows through Umbria and Lazio before reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea near Rome. The Tiber River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant's operation helps protect the river's water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
PERUGIA_SAN_SISTO discharges into the Tiber River basin, which flows through central Italy to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Tiber supports a variety of fish species and is a critical water source for agriculture and urban areas. The plant's treatment helps maintain the ecological health of this important waterway, reducing nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
PERUGIA_SAN_SISTO is located in Perugia, in the Umbria region of central Italy. The facility is situated inland, near the Tiber River basin.
The plant serves approximately 35,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Tiber River basin, which flows through Umbria and Lazio to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. In Italy, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Tiber River.
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