Overview
Borgomanero Via Piovale wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Borgomanero in Piemonte, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 21,483 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Borgomanero Via Piovale wastewater treatment plant is located in the Piemonte region of northern Italy, serving the town of Borgomanero and surrounding areas. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is part of Italy's municipal wastewater infrastructure, which is regulated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are typically required to have secondary treatment, with more stringent tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually 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 along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from nutrient pollution and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local tributaries of the Po River basin, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is the longest river in Italy and supports a rich ecosystem, including migratory fish species and wetland habitats. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cascina Piovale, near Borgomanero, in the province of Novara, Piemonte, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 21,483 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, if needed, tertiary treatment for sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of this size are generally required to have secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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