Overview
SPOLETO_CAMPOSALESE wastewater treatment plant serves Spoleto, Umbria, Italy, with a population equivalent of 37,259. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The SPOLETO_CAMPOSALESE wastewater treatment plant is located in Spoleto, in the Umbria region of central Italy. Serving a population equivalent of 37,259, it is classified as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea. As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents. Italy has implemented this directive through national legislation, and the plant is subject to regular monitoring and permitting by regional environmental authorities. The treatment process typically involves mechanical and biological stages to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge. The plant's receiving water body is part of the Tiber River basin, which flows through Umbria and Lazio before reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea near Rome. The Tiber basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in central Italy. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and the sensitive coastal ecosystems of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Tiber River, which flows through Umbria and Lazio to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Tiber basin is a major hydrological feature in central Italy, supporting diverse freshwater habitats and providing water for agriculture and urban use. Downstream, the Tiber delta and coastal areas host important wetlands and migratory bird populations, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Spoleto, in the Umbria region of central Italy, near the Ciclovia Assisi-Spoleto cycling path.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 37,259, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that is part of the Tiber River basin, which flows to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italy enforces this through national and regional permits.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to have at least secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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