Overview
SANT_ANGELO wastewater treatment plant serves Cori, Lazio, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 7,000. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
SANT_ANGELO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cori, within the Lazio region of Italy. It serves a population equivalent of 7,000 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, SANT_ANGELO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Pontine Marshes and coastal rivers. The region's Mediterranean climate and proximity to the coast make proper treatment essential for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local drainage network within the Pontine Marshes, a historically significant wetland area that drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain the ecological balance of the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
SANT_ANGELO is located in Cori, in the Lazio region of Italy, along Via Sant'Angelo. It serves the local municipality and surrounding areas.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 7,000, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater from SANT_ANGELO is discharged into the local drainage network, which flows through the Pontine Marshes and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, SANT_ANGELO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
For plants serving around 7,000 people in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required under EU directives, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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