Overview
CERVIA wastewater treatment plant serves Cervia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, with a population equivalent of 164,648. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for larg
The CERVIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Cervia, a coastal town in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. Serving a population equivalent of 164,648, the plant is classified as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This regulatory framework requires secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations of this size, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. As a large-scale facility, the plant is expected to meet stringent effluent quality standards to protect the Adriatic Sea, into which its treated wastewater ultimately flows. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating its ability to handle significant volumes of wastewater from the Cervia area. The treated effluent from the CERVIA plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea via local waterways, contributing to the ecological health of the coastal zone. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect biodiversity in this region.
Environmental context
The CERVIA plant discharges treated wastewater into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin that supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can influence coastal water quality. Nutrient removal is critical to prevent eutrophication in this ecologically sensitive marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The CERVIA plant is located in Cervia, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, near the Adriatic coast.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 164,648, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from the CERVIA plant is discharged into the Adriatic Sea via local waterways, following treatment standards set by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As an Italian plant serving over 150,000 people, CERVIA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment to protect the Adriatic Sea.
For large agglomerations like CERVIA, Italian plants typically provide at least secondary treatment, with many also incorporating nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive coastal areas.
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