Overview
BIELLA_NORD is a wastewater treatment plant in Biella, Piemonte, Italy, serving a population of approximately 46,417. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
BIELLA_NORD is a wastewater treatment plant located in Biella, in the Piemonte region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of around 46,417, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its address is Corso Novellino Casalvolone, Cascina Ballegna, Biella, Piemonte, 13875, Italia. As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, BIELLA_NORD is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations of this size, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures a minimum level of treatment to protect water quality. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Po River basin. The Po River flows eastward through northern Italy and into the Adriatic Sea. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and industry. The plant's operation helps maintain the ecological health of this downstream environment.
Environmental context
BIELLA_NORD discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is Italy's longest river and supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel. The surrounding watershed is heavily agricultural and industrial, making effective wastewater treatment critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
BIELLA_NORD is located in Biella, in the Piemonte region of northern Italy. Its address is Corso Novellino Casalvolone, Cascina Ballegna, Biella, Piemonte, 13875, Italia.
BIELLA_NORD serves a population of approximately 46,417 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
BIELLA_NORD discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed within the Po River basin. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, BIELLA_NORD operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
For agglomerations of this size in Italy, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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