CASTENASO_NUOVO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Castenaso, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

CASTENASO_NUOVO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Castenaso, a town in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of around 10,948, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a plant serving a population between 10,000 and 150,000, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving water body is designated as a sensitive area. It operates within the Italian regulatory framework that implements EU directives. The treated effluent from CASTENASO_NUOVO is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain 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. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of this important watershed.

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 aquatic species and is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural runoff and industrial inputs. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in the basin, which is vital for both human use and biodiversity.