Overview
BEDONIA wastewater treatment plant serves Compiano, Italy, in Emilia-Romagna. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 3,762.
The BEDONIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Compiano, in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 3,762 people, making it a small-scale facility within the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. 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, indicating its scale relative to the population served. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin and then into the Adriatic Sea. The surrounding area is characterized by the Apennine foothills, and the plant plays a role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local tributaries of the Taro River, which flows into the Po River, the largest river in Italy. The Po River discharges into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory corridors. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural and urban pressures, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The BEDONIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Compiano, in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 3,762 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local tributaries that flow into the Taro River, part of the Po River basin, which ultimately 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 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment, which is the standard for facilities like BEDONIA.
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