Overview
VIA DELLE CAVE wastewater treatment plant serves Terracina, Lazio, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 24,500. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
VIA DELLE CAVE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Terracina, in the Lazio region of Italy. It serves a population of approximately 24,500 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Tyrrhenian coast, within 50 km of the sea, and its operations are critical for protecting the coastal environment. As an Italian plant, VIA DELLE CAVE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with significant ecological importance. The coastal waters of Lazio support diverse marine life and are used for recreation and tourism. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects bathing water quality along the Terracina coastline.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin. The coastal zone near Terracina includes seagrass meadows and rocky reefs that support fish nurseries and marine biodiversity. Nutrient loading from wastewater can lead to algal blooms and oxygen depletion, making effective treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health in this popular tourist area.
Frequently asked questions
VIA DELLE CAVE is located in Terracina, in the Lazio region of Italy, near the Tyrrhenian coast.
The plant serves approximately 24,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, given the plant's proximity to the coast.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000-150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment required if discharging into sensitive areas.
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