Overview
SAN BARTOLOMEO wastewater treatment plant serves Cervo in Liguria, Italy. Designed for a capacity of 1.00 unit, it supports a population of 7,000 and operates under EU regulations.
SAN BARTOLOMEO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cervo, within the Province of Imperia in the Liguria region of Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,000 residents, positioning it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. Its location near the Ligurian coast places it in a sensitive coastal environment. As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The plant's proximity to the sea likely subjects it to additional scrutiny under the directive's sensitive area provisions. The treated effluent from SAN BARTOLOMEO is discharged into the Ligurian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea basin. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and local ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in maintaining the environmental health of the area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ligurian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine habitats and species. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality in this region, which is also important for tourism and local fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
SAN BARTOLOMEO is located in Cervo, in the Province of Imperia, Liguria region, Italy. Its address is Il casello, Cervo, 18016.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU definitions.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Ligurian Sea, a coastal water body of the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's proximity to the coast requires compliance with EU standards for sensitive areas.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent discharging into coastal waters.
For agglomerations of this size in coastal areas, the EU directive requires at least secondary treatment. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive marine environments.
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