VIA FORNACI Wastewater Treatment Plant, Veroli, Lazio, Italy

VIA FORNACI is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Veroli, in the Lazio region of Italy. The facility serves a small population of 790 residents, with a designed capacity of 1600 cubic meters per day. It operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, going beyond the secondary treatment standard typically mandated for smaller communities. This ensures a high level of pollutant removal, protecting the local water environment. The plant discharges a daily volume of 156.39 cubic meters, well within its designed capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Liri-Garigliano river system. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the overall health of the Mediterranean coastal ecosystem.

The plant's discharge enters local streams that feed into the Liri River, which flows into the Garigliano River and ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and marine ecosystems.