Overview
ROMA OSTIA VIA T CHIARALUCE is a wastewater treatment plant serving 218,000 people in Roma, Lazio, Italy. The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Tiber River basin.
ROMA OSTIA VIA T CHIARALUCE is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Ostia district of Roma, in the Lazio region of Italy. It serves a population of approximately 218,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the coast, with its treated effluent ultimately reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea. As a facility serving over 150,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1. Italian wastewater plants are regulated by national authorities under the directive, with permits issued by regional environmental agencies. The plant's discharge enters the Tiber River basin, which flows through Rome and into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal discharge point is ecologically significant, as the Tyrrhenian Sea supports diverse marine life and is a key Mediterranean ecosystem. The plant's operation helps protect the coastal waters from untreated sewage, reducing nutrient loading and safeguarding local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tiber River basin, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Rome. The Tyrrhenian Sea is a semi-enclosed basin supporting diverse marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and coral formations. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, so effective treatment is critical for maintaining water quality and protecting the coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Ostia district of Roma, in the Lazio region of Italy, near the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant serves approximately 218,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Tiber River basin, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As a plant serving over 150,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment often required for coastal discharges to protect marine environments.
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