Overview
PISANA_SPALLETTE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 4,000 people in Roma, Lazio, Italy. It discharges 791.86 m³/day of treated effluent into the local water system.
PISANA_SPALLETTE is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Ponte Galeria area of Roma, within the Lazio region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,000 residents and operates with advanced treatment technology, ensuring high-quality effluent. It is situated near the Tiber River basin, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant's designed capacity is 4,000 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 791.86 m³/day, indicating it operates well below its capacity. As an advanced treatment facility, it likely incorporates nutrient removal processes, aligning with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, though not within 10 km, reducing direct marine impact. The treated effluent from PISANA_SPALLETTE ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Tiber River or its tributaries. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in central Italy. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tiber River basin, which flows through Roma and into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal zone supports diverse marine ecosystems and is a key area for fisheries and tourism. Advanced treatment at the plant reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in the downstream coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
PISANA_SPALLETTE is located in the Ponte Galeria area of Roma, in the Lazio region of Italy.
The plant serves approximately 4,000 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Tiber River basin and ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which typically includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
As an Italian plant serving a small agglomeration (4,000 PE), it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. Advanced treatment is often mandated for discharges into sensitive areas.
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