Overview
Borgo d'Ale Strabianze is a secondary treatment plant serving about 2,257 people in Borgo d'Ale, Piemonte, Italy. It discharges 547.95 m³/day of treated wastewater into the local water system.
Borgo d'Ale Strabianze is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Borgo d'Ale, a town in the province of Vercelli, Piemonte, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,257 and is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. It operates under Italian regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that reduces organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 2,500 m³/day, and it currently discharges an average of 547.95 m³/day, indicating it operates well below capacity. The treatment process meets the requirements for inland discharge, as the plant is not located near coastal areas. The treated effluent is discharged 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 activities. The plant's operation helps protect the local watershed from untreated sewage, contributing to the ecological health of the Po basin.
Environmental context
The plant 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 migratory fish and wetland habitats. The secondary treatment provided by the plant reduces nutrient and organic loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters. The region's agricultural landscape also benefits from maintained water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Bianzè, Borgo d'Ale, in the province of Vercelli, Piemonte, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 2,257 people in the Borgo d'Ale area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EU standards for inland discharge.
The plant operates under Italian law implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000.
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