Overview
CAMPOSANTO wastewater treatment plant in San Felice sul Panaro, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, serves about 3,113 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the Po River basin.
The CAMPOSANTO wastewater treatment plant is located in San Felice sul Panaro, within the Unione Comuni Modenesi Area Nord in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,113, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As a secondary treatment facility, CAMPOSANTO provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,500 cubic meters per day and reports a discharge volume of 508.01 units, indicating operational activity. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), secondary treatment is the standard requirement for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent from CAMPOSANTO is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River, Italy's longest river, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin supports extensive agricultural activity and diverse aquatic ecosystems, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and ecological health in the region.
Environmental context
The CAMPOSANTO plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is a vital water resource for northern Italy, supporting irrigation, industry, and biodiversity. The surrounding Emilia-Romagna region is characterized by intensive agriculture, so nutrient removal from wastewater is important to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution, though advanced nutrient removal may be needed in sensitive areas.
Frequently asked questions
The CAMPOSANTO plant is located in San Felice sul Panaro, in the province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 3,113 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Po River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size.
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