Overview
CIGLIANO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Cigliano in Piemonte, Italy, with a population of approximately 4,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which sets treatment standards for small agglomerations.
The CIGLIANO wastewater treatment plant is located in Cigliano, a town in the province of Vercelli, Piemonte, Italy. It serves a population of about 3,993 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect water quality. The plant discharges into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River is Italy's longest river and flows into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports extensive agriculture and is ecologically sensitive, hosting diverse fish species and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The CIGLIANO plant is located in Cigliano, in the province of Vercelli, Piemonte, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 3,993 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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