Overview
FERRARA wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Ferrara in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, with a population equivalent of over 162,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The FERRARA wastewater treatment plant is located in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, serving a population of approximately 162,648. The plant is situated in the Po River basin, an area with significant agricultural and industrial activity. As a large agglomeration under EU classification, the plant is subject to stringent regulatory requirements. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations larger than 150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with Italian and European regulations. The plant's capacity and operational details are managed by local authorities to maintain effective wastewater treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the local watershed from nutrient pollution and safeguarding downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports a rich variety of aquatic species and is a key migratory route for birds. The region's intensive agriculture and urban runoff contribute to nutrient loads, making effective wastewater treatment essential for preventing eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The FERRARA wastewater treatment plant is located in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, at Via Ponte Caldirolo, Villa Fulvia, Quacchio, Ferrara, 44124.
The FERRARA wastewater treatment plant serves a population of approximately 162,648 people.
The treated wastewater from the FERRARA plant is discharged into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, the FERRARA plant must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
In Italy, wastewater treatment plants serving agglomerations of this size typically provide secondary biological treatment, and often include tertiary treatment such as nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Adriatic Sea.
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