Overview
PONTE_PIANO wastewater treatment plant serves Anagni, Lazio, Italy. It serves a population of 9,050 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
PONTE_PIANO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Anagni, in the Lazio region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,050 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, PONTE_PIANO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's discharge likely enters local watercourses that drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Sacco River or other nearby basins. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for local agriculture and ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Lazio region, inland and over 50 km from the coast. Its treated effluent likely flows into the Sacco River, a tributary of the Liri-Garigliano system, which ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. The watershed supports agricultural activities and diverse freshwater habitats, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
PONTE_PIANO is located in Anagni, in the province of Frosinone, Lazio region, Italy. The address is Via Canepiccia Mole, Anagni, 03012.
The plant serves a population of approximately 9,050 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Sacco River, part of the Liri-Garigliano basin, eventually reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, PONTE_PIANO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) unless discharging into sensitive areas, which may necessitate more advanced treatment.
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