Overview
CESANA TORINESE BOUSSON is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 4,345 people in Cesana Torinese, Piemonte, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of t
CESANA TORINESE BOUSSON is a wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of Cesana Torinese, in the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,345 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated in the Susa Valley, near the border with France, in an alpine environment. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for discharges into fresh water and estuaries. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet regulatory standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Dora Riparia river, a tributary of the Po River. The Po River flows eastward through northern Italy into the Adriatic Sea. The alpine setting means the receiving waters are sensitive to nutrient inputs, and the plant's operation supports the ecological health of this high-altitude river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Dora Riparia river, which flows into the Po River, the longest river in Italy. The Po River drains into the Adriatic Sea, supporting a diverse ecosystem including migratory fish species and important wetland habitats. The alpine watershed is sensitive to pollution due to cold temperatures and rapid runoff, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bousson, a frazione of Cesana Torinese, in the province of Turin, Piemonte region, northwestern Italy. The address is Vecchia Strada per Cesana, Bousson, Cesana Torinese, Torino, 10054.
The plant serves approximately 4,345 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Dora Riparia river, a tributary of the Po River. The Po River ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea.
As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into fresh water. For small agglomerations in sensitive alpine areas, secondary treatment is typically expected to protect water quality.
In Italy, plants of this scale generally employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or biofiltration, to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. This meets the requirements of the EU directive and Italian national regulations for small agglomerations.
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