Overview
BRA_LA_BASSA wastewater treatment plant serves Cherasco in Piemonte, Italy, with a population equivalent of 36,000. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BRA_LA_BASSA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cherasco, in the Piemonte region of Italy. It serves a population equivalent of 36,000, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Autostrada Asti-Cuneo, providing access to the local municipal infrastructure. As an Italian plant, BRA_LA_BASSA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive areas. The plant meets the regulatory standards applicable to its scale and location. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River flows eastward through northern Italy into the Adriatic Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and ecological corridor. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this significant river system.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from BRA_LA_BASSA enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Po River basin. The Po River is Italy's longest river, discharging into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural runoff and industrial activity. The plant helps mitigate nutrient loading and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
BRA_LA_BASSA is located in Cherasco, in the province of Cuneo, Piemonte region, Italy. The address is near the Autostrada Asti-Cuneo.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 36,000, which classifies it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local drainage network, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As a plant serving 36,000 PE in Italy, BRA_LA_BASSA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 PE. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.
For medium agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard under the EU UWWTD. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Po River basin.
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