Overview
CADEO_ROVELETO_COLOMBAIA is a secondary treatment plant serving 3,005 people in Roveleto, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses within the Po River basin.
CADEO_ROVELETO_COLOMBAIA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the locality of S. Agnese, near Roveleto, in the municipality of Cadeo, province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,005, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 3,865 cubic meters per day, and the average daily discharge volume is 591.16 cubic meters, indicating a utilization rate well below capacity. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Po River, Italy's longest river, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems. The plant's operation supports the ecological health of the Po River and its tributaries, contributing to the broader environmental goals of the EU Water Framework Directive.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that are part of the Po River basin, the largest river system in Italy. The Po River flows eastward through the Po Valley and empties into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical resource for agriculture, industry, and drinking water. The region is ecologically sensitive due to high nutrient loads from agricultural runoff, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in S. Agnese, near Roveleto, in the municipality of Cadeo, province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,005 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Po River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Italian law. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is mandatory to protect the Po River basin and downstream ecosystems.
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