Carmagnola Bernardo Wastewater Treatment Plant, Carmagnola, Italy

Carmagnola Bernardo is a wastewater treatment plant located in Carmagnola, a town in the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy. The plant serves a population of 2,221 and is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. It operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment. The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 3,560 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 510 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth. The treatment process aligns with EU requirements for agglomerations of this size. Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant watersheds. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically and economically important region.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is crucial for irrigation and drinking water. The secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants, helping to maintain the ecological health of the river and its delta, a vital habitat for migratory birds and fish species.