Overview
CALDERARA_DI_RENO wastewater treatment plant serves Calderara di Reno, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, with a population of 21,580. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The CALDERARA_DI_RENO wastewater treatment plant is located in Calderara di Reno, a municipality in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 21,580, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. As a plant in Italy, it 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 designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Reno River and then into the Adriatic Sea. The surrounding area is part of the Po Valley, a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making proper wastewater treatment crucial for protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Reno River basin, which flows through the Po Valley into the Adriatic Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for agriculture and biodiversity. The downstream waters are ecologically sensitive, requiring effective treatment to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Calderara di Reno, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, near Bologna.
The plant serves approximately 21,580 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Reno River and eventually into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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