Overview
BRANDIZZO wastewater treatment plant serves Chivasso, Piemonte, Italy, with a population equivalent of 8,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The BRANDIZZO wastewater treatment plant is located in Chivasso, in the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy. It serves a population equivalent of 8,000, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated along Strada Statale 11 Padana Superiore, near the city of Turin. As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 discharging into freshwater or estuaries. For larger agglomerations or discharges into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Po River, Italy's longest river, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from untreated wastewater.
Environmental context
The BRANDIZZO plant is located in the Po River basin, which drains much of northern Italy. Treated wastewater from the plant likely enters a tributary of the Po River, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a critical ecological corridor, supporting diverse fish species, migratory birds, and extensive agricultural activity. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining downstream ecosystems and human uses such as drinking water and irrigation.
Frequently asked questions
The BRANDIZZO plant is located on Strada Statale 11 Padana Superiore in Chivasso, in the province of Turin, Piemonte region, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 8,000, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Po River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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