Overview
Caresanablot wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Caresanablot in Piemonte, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,957 people.
The Caresanablot wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Caresanablot, in the province of Vercelli, within the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy. The facility serves a population of around 2,957 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As a small-scale plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies. The plant is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment. The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Po River basin, which flows eastward to the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is Italy's longest river and supports extensive agricultural and ecological systems, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Po River, which flows through the Po Valley and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, where nutrient pollution from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic. Proper treatment helps protect the river's diverse aquatic life and supports the ecological health of the delta wetlands.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cason Vecchio, Caresanablot, in the province of Vercelli, Piemonte, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 2,957 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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