Overview
FERRARA_GAIBANELLA_VIA_PIGNOLA is a wastewater treatment plant in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, serving approximately 3,962 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
FERRARA_GAIBANELLA_VIA_PIGNOLA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Gaibana district of Ferrara, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of about 3,962, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a small-scale facility in Italy, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into fresh water and estuaries. For agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation. Proper treatment helps protect this ecologically important watershed from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Po River basin, which drains a large portion of northern Italy and ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River and its tributaries support extensive agricultural activity and provide habitat for fish species such as sturgeon and eel. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this sensitive delta ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Pignola in the Gaibana district of Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 3,962 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is typically required unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive, in which case more advanced treatment may be needed.
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