Overview
BENTIVOGLIO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Bentivoglio in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, with a population equivalent of 4,501. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The BENTIVOGLIO wastewater treatment plant is located in Bentivoglio, a town in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 4,501, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated in the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuarine areas. The directive requires secondary treatment for such agglomerations unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may necessitate more advanced treatment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately flow into the Po River, one of Italy's major rivers. The Po River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and ecological corridor. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this region by reducing pollutant loads before discharge.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, and provides water for irrigation and industry. The downstream environment includes the Po Delta, a ecologically sensitive area that hosts migratory birds and diverse wetland habitats. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The BENTIVOGLIO plant is located in Bentivoglio, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, along Via Bassa degli Albanelli.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 4,501, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Po River basin, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, unless the receiving water is a sensitive area needing tertiary treatment.
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