Overview
CARMAGNOLA_CEIS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 28,000 people in Carmagnola, Piemonte, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
CARMAGNOLA_CEIS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Salsasio, Carmagnola, in the Piemonte region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 28,000, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to the local water management infrastructure. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to have secondary treatment as a minimum. For sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be mandated. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with Italian and European environmental regulations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is a vital ecological corridor in northern Italy, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this important watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through the Po Valley and empties into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports a rich ecosystem, including migratory fish species and extensive agricultural irrigation. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, reducing nutrient loads and preventing eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
CARMAGNOLA_CEIS is located in Salsasio, Carmagnola, in the province of Torino, Piemonte, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 28,003 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with possible tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
In Italy, plants serving around 28,000 people typically provide secondary biological treatment as a minimum, often including nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Po River basin.
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