Overview
RIO_TORTO wastewater treatment plant serves Itri, Lazio, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 8,400. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
RIO_TORTO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Itri, within the Lazio region of Italy. The facility serves a population equivalent of 8,400 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, RIO_TORTO 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 stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea via local watercourses. The region's coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect water quality and ecosystem health in this Mediterranean coastal area.
Environmental context
RIO_TORTO discharges treated wastewater into local streams that flow toward the Tyrrhenian Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. The coastal waters near Itri support seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, making them ecologically sensitive. Nutrient and pollutant loads from wastewater must be carefully managed to prevent eutrophication and protect marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
RIO_TORTO is located in Itri, in the Lazio region of Italy, near the Tyrrhenian coast.
RIO_TORTO serves a population equivalent of 8,400, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated wastewater from RIO_TORTO is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving 8,400 PE, RIO_TORTO falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 PE. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.
In Italy, plants serving 8,400 people typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, in line with EU requirements. Some plants may also include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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