Overview
COSSATO_SPOLINA wastewater treatment plant serves Cossato, Piemonte, Italy, with a population equivalent of 201,827. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates advanced treatment for large agglomerations
COSSATO_SPOLINA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cossato, in the Piemonte region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 201,827, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location near the Cervo River places it within the Po River basin, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea. As a large agglomeration exceeding 150,000 population equivalent, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The Po River basin includes several sensitive areas, so the plant likely employs advanced treatment to meet nutrient removal standards. The treated effluent from COSSATO_SPOLINA is discharged into the Cervo River, a tributary of the Po River. The Po River is Italy's longest river and flows into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a critical role in protecting the water quality of the Cervo and Po rivers, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses such as irrigation and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Cervo River, a tributary of the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River basin is a highly productive agricultural region and supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic, making effective treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
COSSATO_SPOLINA is located in Cossato, in the Piemonte region of northern Italy, near the Cervo River.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 201,827, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Cervo River, a tributary of the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 150,000 PE, COSSATO_SPOLINA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and likely tertiary treatment for sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically employ secondary biological treatment followed by tertiary nutrient removal, especially when discharging into sensitive water bodies like the Po River basin.
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