Overview
CHIVASSO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Chivasso in Piemonte, Italy, with a population equivalent of 31,144. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this
The CHIVASSO wastewater treatment plant is located in Castelrosso, a frazione of Chivasso, in the province of Turin, Piemonte, Italy. Serving a population equivalent of 31,144, the plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the town and surrounding area. As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents in normal areas, and more stringent treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. However, under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 PE are expected to provide at least secondary treatment. The plant's location in the Po River basin suggests its treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Po, which flows eastward to the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is Italy's largest river basin and supports extensive agriculture and diverse aquatic ecosystems. The environmental significance of the CHIVASSO plant lies in its role in protecting the Po River watershed from untreated wastewater. The Po River is a vital water resource for northern Italy, supporting irrigation, industry, and drinking water supplies. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading and pollution in the river, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin sensitive to eutrophication.
Environmental context
The CHIVASSO plant discharges into the Po River basin, likely via a local tributary such as the Dora Baltea or Malone. The Po River flows eastward through the Po Valley to the Adriatic Sea, forming a large delta. The watershed supports intensive agriculture and is home to diverse fish species, including sturgeon and eel. Nutrient pollution from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic, making effective treatment crucial for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The CHIVASSO plant is located in Castelrosso, a frazione of Chivasso, in the province of Turin, Piemonte, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 31,144 people.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local tributary of the Po River, which flows eastward to the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 PE.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 PE are required to provide at least secondary treatment, which is the standard for this scale.
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