Overview
CUMIANA_CHISOLA wastewater treatment plant serves Cumiana, Piemonte, Italy, with a population equivalent of 7,321. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
CUMIANA_CHISOLA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cumiana, a town in the Piemonte region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,321 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated along Via Chisola in the Colombaro area, within the province of Torino. 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 based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. For small agglomerations in non-sensitive areas, secondary treatment is typically mandated. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater 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's operations contribute to protecting the local watershed and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Chisola stream, a tributary of the Po River. The Po River basin is a major ecological and economic resource in northern Italy, supporting agriculture, industry, and biodiversity. The downstream environment includes sensitive habitats for fish and bird species, and the river's discharge into the Adriatic Sea affects coastal water quality. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
CUMIANA_CHISOLA is located in Cumiana, a town in the Piemonte region of northern Italy, along Via Chisola in the Colombaro area.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 7,321 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Chisola stream, which flows into the Po River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As a small agglomeration serving fewer than 10,000 people, CUMIANA_CHISOLA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU directive, unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive, in which case more advanced treatment may be needed.
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