Overview
Caramagna Piemonte wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Caramagna Piemonte in Piemonte, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,770 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Caramagna Piemonte wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Caramagna Piemonte, in the province of Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy. It serves a population of around 2,770 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a small-scale plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater or coastal waters. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is a major Italian waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, and provides water for extensive agriculture in the Po Valley. The surrounding area is a mix of agricultural land and small towns, with the treatment plant helping to protect local water quality and downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via del Chiosso, Caramagna Piemonte, in the province of Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,770 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU definitions.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin, which ultimately flows 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.
For small agglomerations like this, the EU directive typically requires secondary treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge.
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