Overview
CERETTA S MAURIZIO wastewater treatment plant serves San Maurizio Canavese, Piemonte, Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 38,832 people. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
The CERETTA S MAURIZIO wastewater treatment plant is located in San Maurizio Canavese, in the Piemonte region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 38,832, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated near the Stura di Lanzo river, a tributary of the Po River. As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For agglomerations of this size in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated to reduce nutrient pollution. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Stura di Lanzo river, which flows into the Po River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea. The Po River basin is a major agricultural and industrial region, and wastewater treatment plays a crucial role in protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Stura di Lanzo river, a tributary of the Po River, which flows eastward through the Po Valley to the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is Italy's largest river basin, supporting intensive agriculture and diverse aquatic life. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems, including the Po Delta, which is an ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 105, Via Stura, San Maurizio Canavese, in the province of Torino, Piemonte, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 38,832 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Stura di Lanzo river, a tributary of the Po River, which flows to the Adriatic Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, plants serving over 10,000 people must provide at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required.
Italian plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment, and may include tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas like the Po River basin to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads.
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