Overview
SIGILLO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Sigillo, Umbria, Italy, serving 2,189 people with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and an average discharge of 433.34 m³/day.
The SIGILLO wastewater treatment plant is located in Sigillo, a town in the Umbria region of central Italy. It serves a population of approximately 2,189 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and an average daily discharge of 433.34 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity, indicating efficient management. The advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive environments. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Tiber River basin, which flows through Umbria and Lazio before reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Tiber watershed, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses. Its advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and other pollutants, contributing to the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The SIGILLO plant discharges into the Tiber River basin, which flows through central Italy and empties into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Rome. The Tiber watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient pollution, safeguarding downstream water quality and the sensitive coastal environment of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The SIGILLO plant is located in Sigillo, a town in the Umbria region of central Italy, along Via Roscello in the Giacconale area.
SIGILLO employs advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Tiber River basin, ultimately flowing to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant serves approximately 2,189 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like SIGILLO require appropriate treatment. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds the minimum secondary standard, ensuring high environmental protection.
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