Overview
ALESSANDRIA_ORTI wastewater treatment plant serves Alessandria, Piemonte, Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 65,875 people. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ALESSANDRIA_ORTI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Alessandria, in the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 65,875, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Po River basin, which is the largest river basin in Italy. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. In sensitive areas, such as those draining into the Adriatic Sea, more stringent treatment may be required. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately flows into the Po River and then into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and industrial region. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect water quality and the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is the longest river in Italy and supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel. The basin is also a critical agricultural area, making nutrient removal important to prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic. The plant's location inland, more than 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact but still contributes to the overall health of the Po watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ALESSANDRIA_ORTI is located in Alessandria, in the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy, near the Po River.
The plant serves approximately 65,875 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Po River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, more advanced treatment.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard. In sensitive areas like the Po basin, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect the Adriatic Sea from eutrophication.
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