Overview
BASALUZZO wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 38,860 people in Basaluzzo, Piemonte, Italy. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The BASALUZZO wastewater treatment plant is located in Basaluzzo, a municipality in the province of Alessandria, Piemonte, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 38,860, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant watersheds. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important agricultural and ecological corridor in northern Italy. The region's water quality is influenced by both urban and industrial inputs, making effective treatment crucial for downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The BASALUZZO plant is located on SP155 in Basaluzzo, in the province of Alessandria, Piemonte, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 38,860 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 basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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