Overview
BISTAGNO wastewater treatment plant serves Bistagno, Piemonte, Italy. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 9,697.
The BISTAGNO wastewater treatment plant is located in Bistagno, a town in the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy. It serves a population of approximately 9,700, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant of this scale in Italy, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant river systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation along its course. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of this important regional watershed.
Environmental context
The BISTAGNO plant discharges into tributaries of the Po River, Italy's longest river, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin supports extensive agriculture and is ecologically sensitive, hosting diverse fish species and migratory birds. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution that could lead to eutrophication in the Adriatic coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The BISTAGNO plant is located on SP227 in Bistagno, Alessandria, Piemonte, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 9,697 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration.
The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into 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 discharges into freshwater bodies.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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