Overview
CARPI_CORREGGIO wastewater treatment plant serves Carpi, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, with a population equivalent of 139,272. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
CARPI_CORREGGIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Carpi, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 139,272, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the Adriatic coast. 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 sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The treated effluent likely discharges into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local water environment and the downstream ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important watersheds. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting extensive agriculture and wetlands. The region is ecologically sensitive, with habitats for migratory birds and fish species. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in the river and the Adriatic.
Frequently asked questions
CARPI_CORREGGIO is located in Carpi, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, near Modena.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 139,272, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As a large agglomeration (>100,000 PE), the plant is required to provide at least secondary treatment under the EU UWWTD, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Italian plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas like the Po River basin.
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