Overview
Sestri Ponente wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 130,000 people in the Multedo district of Genoa, Italy. The facility discharges into the Ligurian Sea via the Imboccatura di Multedo.
Sestri Ponente is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Multedo district of Genoa, Italy, serving a population of approximately 130,000. The plant is situated in a coastal urban area within the Liguria region, treating wastewater from residential and industrial sources. As a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment likely if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The treated effluent is discharged into the Ligurian Sea via the Imboccatura di Multedo, a coastal inlet. The Ligurian Sea is part of the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse marine life including seagrass meadows and fish populations. The plant plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality and public health in the Genoa metropolitan area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Imboccatura di Multedo, a coastal inlet that flows directly into the Ligurian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. The Ligurian coast is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass habitats and diverse marine species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect bathing waters and fisheries in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Multedo district of Genoa, Italy, at Imboccatura di Multedo, 16155.
The plant serves approximately 130,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Ligurian Sea via the Imboccatura di Multedo, a coastal inlet.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment for sensitive areas.
For a large agglomeration (over 100,000 people) in Italy, the EU directive requires at least secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal is also required.
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