Overview
CALENDASCO_PONTETREBBIA wastewater treatment plant serves Malpaga, Calendasco, in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,912 people, discharging into the local water system.
The CALENDASCO_PONTETREBBIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Malpaga, a locality within the municipality of Calendasco, in the province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 10,912 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and European standards for wastewater treatment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River is the longest river in Italy and flows into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is an important ecological corridor. The Po River delta is a sensitive environment that requires careful management of nutrient loads to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Malpaga, a locality in the municipality of Calendasco, in the province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 10,912 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Po River basin and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant helps protect the Po River and its tributaries by treating wastewater before discharge, reducing pollution in the Po basin.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
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