Overview
Castel San Pietro Terme wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The plant treats wastewater from a population of approximately 20,767 under EU regulatory standards.
The Castel San Pietro Terme wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Castel San Pietro Terme, within the Nuovo Circondario Imolese, Bologna province, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The plant serves a population of around 20,767, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant operates within Italy's national implementation of the directive, which mandates appropriate treatment levels to protect receiving water bodies. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Po River basin. The Emilia-Romagna region is characterized by intensive agriculture and urban development, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local drainage network, which is part of the Po River basin, the largest river system in Italy. The Po River discharges into the Adriatic Sea, supporting a productive delta ecosystem and important fisheries. The region's flat terrain and intensive agriculture increase the risk of nutrient pollution, so effective nutrient removal at treatment plants is essential to prevent eutrophication in coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Castel San Pietro Terme, in the province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 20,767 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses 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.
For medium agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, and in sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect water quality.
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