Overview
Terrarossa wastewater treatment plant serves Orbetello, Toscana, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day. It handles a population equivalent of 57,584, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Terrarossa wastewater treatment plant is located in the Ansedonia area of Orbetello, in the Toscana region of Italy. It serves a population of approximately 57,584, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian facility, Terrarossa operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated to reduce nutrient loads. The plant's treatment level is not explicitly stated, but compliance with national and EU standards is expected. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea via local watercourses, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The Orbetello Lagoon, a coastal lagoon of ecological importance, is nearby and supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory birds and fish. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to protect this sensitive ecosystem from nutrient pollution and eutrophication.
Environmental context
The Terrarossa plant is situated near the Orbetello Lagoon, a coastal lagoon connected to the Tyrrhenian Sea. This lagoon is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds. Treated wastewater likely flows into the lagoon or directly into the sea, making nutrient removal important to prevent eutrophication. The broader drainage basin includes the surrounding Toscana coastal plain, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The Terrarossa plant is located in the Ansedonia area of Orbetello, in the Toscana region of Italy. Its address is La Capannuccia, Strada Comunale di Ansedonia, Ansedonia, Orbetello, Grosseto.
The Terrarossa plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 57,584, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the Terrarossa plant likely discharges into the Orbetello Lagoon or directly into the Tyrrhenian Sea, given its coastal proximity.
As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, Terrarossa operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size in Italy, secondary treatment is standard under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. In sensitive areas like coastal zones, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal is often required to protect marine ecosystems.
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