Overview
VIA_TOFARO wastewater treatment plant serves Sora, Lazio, Italy, with a population equivalent of 19,200. The plant discharges into the local water system and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
VIA_TOFARO is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Giorgio, Sora, in the province of Frosinone, Lazio, Italy. It serves a population equivalent of 19,200, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment. As an Italian plant serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, VIA_TOFARO is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment for such agglomerations, with more stringent tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's operational details, including specific treatment processes and capacity, are managed by the local authority to ensure compliance with national and EU standards. The plant's receiving water body is part of the Liri River basin, which flows through the Lazio region and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Liri River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management of the basin, helping to protect downstream ecosystems and human uses.
Environmental context
VIA_TOFARO discharges into the Liri River basin, which flows through central Italy and ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Liri River supports a variety of aquatic species and is used for irrigation and recreation. The plant's location inland, over 50 km from the coast, means its effluent undergoes natural dilution and assimilation in the river system before reaching the sea. The surrounding area is a mix of agricultural and urban land uses, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality in the basin.
Frequently asked questions
VIA_TOFARO is located in San Giorgio, Sora, in the province of Frosinone, Lazio, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 19,200, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Liri River basin, which flows through Lazio and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, VIA_TOFARO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size, EU directives require at least secondary treatment. In Italy, plants often include biological treatment stages to meet national water quality standards.
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