Overview
Umbertide Pian d'Assino wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 14,366 people in Umbertide, Umbria, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Umbertide Pian d'Assino wastewater treatment plant is located in Umbertide, a town in the Umbria region of central Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 14,366 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a plant operating in Italy, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving water body is designated as a sensitive area. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Tiber River basin. The Tiber River flows through Umbria and Lazio before reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea near Rome. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Tiber River and its downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Tiber River basin, which flows through central Italy and discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Tiber River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and urban areas. Downstream, the Tiber delta and coastal waters are ecologically sensitive, hosting migratory fish species and wetland habitats. The plant's operation helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the health of the river and marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Umbertide, a town in the Umbria region of central Italy, along Strada Tiberina Nord near the Tiber River.
The plant serves approximately 14,366 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which flows into the Tiber River basin and ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving water is sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. Many Italian plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Tiber River.
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