Overview
Collecchio wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Collecchio in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 13,798 under EU regulatory standards.
The Collecchio wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Collecchio, in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Situated along Strada Statale 62 della Cisa, the facility serves a population of around 13,798 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. As a plant operating within the European Union, Collecchio is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with more stringent tertiary treatment if the discharge is into sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with EU standards. The treated effluent from the Collecchio plant is discharged 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 activities along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this important regional watershed.
Environmental context
The Collecchio plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports extensive agriculture and is ecologically sensitive, hosting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in the Po Delta and Adriatic coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The Collecchio wastewater treatment plant is located on Strada Statale 62 della Cisa in Collecchio, in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 13,798 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Po River basin and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, Collecchio operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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