Overview
SORI wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Sori in Liguria, Italy, with primary treatment for a population of 3,150. It discharges treated effluent into the Ligurian Sea, a coastal environment.
The SORI wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Sori, within the province of Genoa in the Liguria region of Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,150 residents and operates with primary treatment, which involves physical processes to remove settleable solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 10,000 cubic meters per day, with a reported discharge volume of 623.59 cubic meters per day. As a plant in Italy, SORI operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the size of the agglomeration and the sensitivity of the receiving waters. For coastal discharges, primary treatment is permitted for populations under 10,000 in less sensitive areas, but the directive encourages secondary treatment to protect marine environments. The plant's primary treatment level aligns with the EU's allowances for small coastal communities. The treated wastewater from SORI is discharged into the Ligurian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. The proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means that the discharge directly influences the local marine ecosystem, making treatment quality important for preventing nutrient enrichment and protecting bathing waters.
Environmental context
The SORI plant discharges into the Ligurian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Sori are part of a region known for its biodiversity, including Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. The discharge from the plant, with primary treatment, contributes to the local nutrient load, potentially affecting water quality and marine habitats. The area is also popular for tourism and recreation, emphasizing the need for effective wastewater management to maintain clean bathing waters.
Frequently asked questions
The SORI wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Sori, in the province of Genoa, Liguria region, Italy. The address is La contra, Sant'Apollinare, Sori, Genova, Liguria, 16031.
The SORI wastewater treatment plant serves a population of approximately 3,150 residents in the municipality of Sori and surrounding areas.
The SORI plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ligurian Sea, a coastal marine environment. The plant is located within 10 km of the coast, and the effluent is released after primary treatment.
The SORI plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical processes such as sedimentation to remove solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, primary treatment is permitted for coastal discharges from small agglomerations (under 10,000 population) in less sensitive areas.
The SORI plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Italian law. For agglomerations with a population equivalent of less than 10,000, the directive allows primary treatment for discharges into coastal waters, provided the receiving environment is not sensitive. Italy designates sensitive areas where more stringent treatment is required.
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