ROMA_NORD Wastewater Treatment Plant, Rome, Lazio, Italy

ROMA_NORD is a major wastewater treatment facility located in the Grottarossa district of Rome, within the Lazio region of Italy. Serving a population of 616,500, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations, requiring tertiary treatment to protect sensitive receiving waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating substantial infrastructure to handle the wastewater of a significant portion of Rome's northern suburbs. As an Italian plant operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), ROMA_NORD must meet stringent standards for secondary and, where necessary, tertiary treatment. For agglomerations exceeding 150,000 PE, the directive mandates nutrient removal in sensitive areas, which applies to much of Italy's central regions. The plant's treatment processes are designed to comply with these requirements, ensuring effluent quality that minimizes environmental impact. The treated wastewater from ROMA_NORD is discharged into the Tiber River basin, which flows through Rome and into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Tiber is a vital waterway for central Italy, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. Downstream, the river's delta and coastal areas are ecologically sensitive, with habitats that depend on good water quality. ROMA_NORD's operations play a key role in protecting this ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

ROMA_NORD discharges into the Tiber River, which flows through Rome and empties into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Tiber basin supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The downstream coastal zone includes ecologically sensitive habitats that require protection from nutrient enrichment and pollution, making advanced treatment essential for this large agglomeration.