Overview
Bricherasio wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Bricherasio in Piemonte, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 4,466 residents and discharges into the local water system.
The Bricherasio wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Bricherasio, in the Piemonte region of northern Italy. It serves a population of approximately 4,466 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated in a rural area near the Po River basin, which is the largest river system in Italy. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations. Italian regulations mandate secondary treatment for such facilities to protect water quality. The plant's design capacity and operational status are consistent with typical small-town infrastructure in the region. The treated effluent from Bricherasio likely enters local streams that flow into the Po River, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health in this important Italian watershed.
Environmental context
The Bricherasio plant discharges into local tributaries of the Po River, Italy's longest river, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a critical agricultural and ecological zone, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this densely populated and economically vital region.
Frequently asked questions
The Bricherasio wastewater treatment plant is located in Bricherasio, a town in the Piemonte region of northern Italy, near the city of Turin.
The plant serves approximately 4,466 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Po River basin, eventually reaching 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 for small agglomerations.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required to meet EU standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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