Overview
CASTIGLIONE wastewater treatment plant serves Settimo Torinese, Piemonte, Italy, with a population equivalent of approximately 2 million. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The CASTIGLIONE wastewater treatment plant is located in Settimo Torinese, in the Piemonte region of Italy. It serves a large population of approximately 2 million people, making it a major facility in the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated near Turin, a major industrial and urban center. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this scale (over 150,000 population equivalent), the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. Italy has designated many water bodies as sensitive, including parts of the Po River basin. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is the longest river in Italy and supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of this important river and the downstream Adriatic ecosystem.
Environmental context
The CASTIGLIONE plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is a vital waterway supporting agriculture, industry, and biodiversity in northern Italy. The downstream environment includes the Po Delta, a complex wetland system that provides habitat for migratory birds and fish. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecological balance and supporting local communities.
Frequently asked questions
The CASTIGLIONE plant is located in Settimo Torinese, in the Piemonte region of Italy, near the city of Turin.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 2 million people, making it a large-scale facility.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for large agglomerations and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in Italy, the EU directive requires at least secondary treatment, and often tertiary treatment to remove nutrients, especially in sensitive areas like the Po River basin.
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