Overview
BARGE wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Barge in Piemonte, Italy, with a population equivalent of 12,515. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BARGE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Torriana, Barge, in the province of Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 12,515 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure for the Po River basin. As an Italian plant serving a population between 10,000 and 150,000, BARGE is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. Italy has transposed this directive into national law, and the plant is expected to meet the effluent standards for biological oxygen demand and suspended solids. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment for the population served. The treated effluent from BARGE likely discharges into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Po River, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River basin is a major agricultural and industrial region, and the plant plays a role in protecting water quality in this ecologically significant watershed. Downstream environments include the Po Delta, a vital wetland area supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds.
Environmental context
BARGE is located in the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important watersheds, draining the Alps and Apennines into the Adriatic Sea. The receiving water body is likely a tributary of the Po, which supports agricultural irrigation and diverse freshwater ecosystems. The Po Delta downstream is an ecologically sensitive area with extensive wetlands, lagoons, and fish nurseries. Effective wastewater treatment at BARGE helps reduce nutrient loading and protect these downstream habitats from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
BARGE is located in Torriana, Barge, in the province of Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy. The plant serves the town of Barge and surrounding areas.
BARGE serves a population equivalent of 12,515 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent from BARGE likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Po River, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea.
BARGE helps protect the water quality of the Po River basin, including its tributaries and the downstream Po Delta, by treating wastewater before discharge.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, BARGE is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates at least secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
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