Overview
PONTE_LUCANO wastewater treatment plant serves Tivoli, Lazio, Italy, with a population equivalent of 45,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for medium-sized agglo
PONTE_LUCANO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tivoli, in the Lazio region of Italy. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 45,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Aniene River valley, east of Rome, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater from the Tivoli area. As a facility operating within the European Union, PONTE_LUCANO is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000, unless discharging into sensitive areas that demand tertiary treatment. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge. The treated effluent from PONTE_LUCANO is discharged into the Aniene River, a tributary of the Tiber River. The Tiber flows through Rome and into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Aniene River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operations help protect water quality in the Tiber basin and downstream coastal waters, contributing to the overall health of the Mediterranean Sea.
Environmental context
PONTE_LUCANO discharges into the Aniene River, which flows into the Tiber River and ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Aniene River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for aquatic birds. The Tiber basin is ecologically significant, hosting diverse flora and fauna, and its coastal zone is important for marine biodiversity. Effective wastewater treatment at PONTE_LUCANO helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding these downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
PONTE_LUCANO is located in Tivoli, in the Lazio region of Italy, near the Aniene River.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 45,000 people.
Treated wastewater from PONTE_LUCANO is discharged into the Aniene River, a tributary of the Tiber River, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, PONTE_LUCANO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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