Overview
CANOVE_DI_GOVONE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Canove, Govone, in Piemonte, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 139,604 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
CANOVE_DI_GOVONE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Canove, a frazione of Govone in the province of Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 139,604, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. Its inland location in the Po River basin places it within a region known for agricultural and industrial activity. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For plants serving over 100,000 people, the directive also requires tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive areas. It must comply with Italian national regulations implementing the directive. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
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 agricultural region. The Po delta is a critical habitat for migratory birds and fish, making effective wastewater treatment vital to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
CANOVE_DI_GOVONE is located in Canove, a frazione of Govone, in the province of Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 139,604 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Po River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As a large agglomeration serving over 100,000 people, the plant must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates at least secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size in Italy, typical treatment includes secondary biological treatment, and often tertiary treatment for nutrient removal, especially in sensitive areas like the Po River basin.
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