Overview
CANNOBBIO wastewater treatment plant serves Sant'Agata, Cannobio, in Piemonte, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 12,444 people, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The CANNOBBIO wastewater treatment plant is located in Sant'Agata, within the municipality of Cannobio, in the Piemonte region of northern Italy. It serves a population of approximately 12,444 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. The plant is situated near the shores of Lake Maggiore, a major subalpine lake that forms part of the Po River basin. As an Italian plant serving a population between 10,000 and 150,000, CANNOBBIO is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. Given the sensitivity of Lake Maggiore, the plant may also be required to provide more advanced treatment to protect water quality. The plant's operational details are managed by local municipal authorities, ensuring compliance with national and EU regulations. The treated effluent from CANNOBBIO is discharged into the local water system, ultimately flowing into Lake Maggiore, which drains via the Ticino River into the Po River and then into the Adriatic Sea. Lake Maggiore is an ecologically sensitive water body that supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a vital resource for recreation and tourism in the region.
Environmental context
CANNOBBIO discharges into the Lake Maggiore watershed, which drains through the Ticino River into the Po River and finally into the Adriatic Sea. Lake Maggiore is a deep subalpine lake with high ecological value, supporting diverse fish populations and migratory birds. The plant's location near the lake requires careful management to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality for downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The CANNOBBIO wastewater treatment plant is located in Sant'Agata, a frazione of Cannobio, in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte region, northern Italy.
The plant serves approximately 12,444 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent from CANNOBBIO is discharged into the local water system, which flows into Lake Maggiore, then via the Ticino River into the Po River and ultimately the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, CANNOBBIO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with potential tertiary requirements for sensitive areas like Lake Maggiore.
For agglomerations of this size in Italy, secondary treatment is standard under the EU UWWTD. In sensitive areas such as Lake Maggiore, additional nutrient removal may be required to prevent eutrophication.
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