Overview
BRESCELLO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Brescello in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 2,790 residents, operating under EU regulations.
The BRESCELLO wastewater treatment plant is located in Brescello, a town in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,790 people, making it a small-scale municipal treatment plant. It is situated inland, about 50 km from the coast, and discharges into local watercourses. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 population equivalent, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) requirements for small agglomerations. The directive mandates appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters, typically secondary treatment or equivalent. It is expected to comply with Italian national regulations implementing the directive. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is a major waterway in northern Italy, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. The plant plays a role in maintaining water quality in this ecologically and economically important watershed.
Environmental context
The BRESCELLO plant is located in the Po River basin, one of Italy's largest and most important watersheds. The Po River flows eastward through the Po Valley and discharges into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. This region supports extensive agriculture, industry, and biodiversity, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load in the basin, making effective treatment essential for downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The BRESCELLO plant is located in Brescello, a town in the province of Reggio Emilia, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy.
The plant serves approximately 2,790 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses within the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment or equivalent is typically required under the EU directive to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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