Overview
SPAZIANI_CASILINA_NORD is a wastewater treatment plant serving Ferentino, Lazio, Italy. It serves a population of 5,200 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
SPAZIANI_CASILINA_NORD is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ferentino, in the Lazio region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,200 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a small-scale facility, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's capacity and population served suggest it operates under standard regulatory oversight. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Sacco River and other watercourses. The region is characterized by agricultural and urban influences, and the plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters the Sacco River basin, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The watershed is influenced by agricultural runoff and urban development, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
SPAZIANI_CASILINA_NORD is located in Ferentino, in the Lazio region of Italy, along Strada statale 214 Maria e Isola Casamari in the Tecchiena area.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,200 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Sacco River and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, SPAZIANI_CASILINA_NORD operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population served and receiving water sensitivity.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may necessitate more advanced treatment.
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