Overview
AIDA_PIANEZZA wastewater treatment plant serves Rosta, Piemonte, Italy, with a population equivalent of 54,838. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
AIDA_PIANEZZA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Rosta, in the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 54,838, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under EU classification. As part of Italy's wastewater infrastructure, it contributes to the management of municipal sewage in the Turin metropolitan area. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. For plants in sensitive areas, such as those discharging into water bodies subject to eutrophication, more stringent tertiary treatment may be required. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The treated effluent from AIDA_PIANEZZA is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River is the longest river in Italy and flows into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's operations help protect the ecological health of the Po River and its downstream environments.
Environmental context
AIDA_PIANEZZA discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, and its delta is an ecologically sensitive area for migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea.
Frequently asked questions
AIDA_PIANEZZA is located in Rosta, in the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy, near Turin.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 54,838, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Po River basin and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
Under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 must provide secondary treatment. Plants in sensitive areas may require tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients.
For plants of this scale in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment applied in sensitive areas such as those discharging into the Po River basin or the Adriatic Sea.
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