Overview
CASTELL_ARQUATO wastewater treatment plant serves Castell'Arquato, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,597 residents under EU regulations.
The CASTELL_ARQUATO wastewater treatment plant is located in Castell'Arquato, a town in the province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The facility serves a population of about 6,597 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant river systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and is an important ecological corridor. The receiving waters are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective treatment essential for protecting downstream habitats and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Castell'Arquato, in the province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 6,597 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are generally required to have secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas that may require more advanced treatment.
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