Overview
ASTI wastewater treatment plant serves Asti, Piemonte, Italy, with a population equivalent of 85,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring appropriate treatment for its scale.
The ASTI wastewater treatment plant is located in Asti, Piemonte, Italy, serving a population of approximately 85,000. Situated along the Tanaro River, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic and industrial flows from the city and surrounding areas. As a medium-to-large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, with potential for tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The Po River basin, which includes the Tanaro, is designated as sensitive under Italian regulations, necessitating nutrient removal to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the Tanaro River, a major tributary of the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and recreation downstream. The plant's operation helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the Po basin.
Environmental context
The ASTI plant discharges into the Tanaro River, which flows into the Po River, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making nutrient management critical. The Tanaro supports diverse fish species and is used for irrigation, requiring stringent treatment to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The ASTI plant is located in Asti, Piemonte, Italy, along the Tanaro River at Lungotanaro, Trincere.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 85,000 people.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Tanaro River, a tributary of the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As a medium-to-large agglomeration, the plant must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), requiring at least secondary treatment and nutrient removal in sensitive areas like the Po basin.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, especially when discharging into sensitive water bodies like the Po River basin.
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