Overview
ALFONSINE wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Alfonsine in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is an inland facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit, serving a population of 14,369.
The ALFONSINE wastewater treatment plant is located in Alfonsine, a town in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 14,369 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, ALFONSINE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Po River basin. The Emilia-Romagna region is characterized by intensive agriculture and urban development, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The ALFONSINE plant is situated in the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important watersheds, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The receiving water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are used for irrigation and recreation. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load in the basin, which can affect coastal eutrophication in the Adriatic. Effective treatment helps mitigate these impacts, especially given the agricultural intensity of the region.
Frequently asked questions
The ALFONSINE plant is located in Alfonsine, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. Its address is 34a, Via Passetto, San Gregorio, Alfonsine, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna.
The plant serves a population of approximately 14,369 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian facility, the ALFONSINE plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to have secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be mandated.
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