Overview
The Centallo wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Centallo in Piemonte, Italy. It is a municipal facility operating under EU regulations for small agglomerations.
The Centallo wastewater treatment plant is located in the Piemonte region of Italy, serving the town of Centallo and surrounding areas. With a population served of approximately 5,098, it is classified as a small agglomeration under EU standards. The plant is situated in an inland area, away from the coast, and its operations are integral to local water management. As a small-scale facility in Italy, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met to protect the receiving environment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for agriculture and communities downstream. Proper treatment at Centallo helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The Centallo plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a vital ecological corridor supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
The Centallo plant is located in the town of Centallo, in the Piemonte region of Italy, near Cuneo.
The plant serves approximately 5,098 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 2,000-10,000 people in freshwater areas typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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