Overview
The FINALE_EMILIA wastewater treatment plant serves Finale Emilia in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, with a population equivalent of 9,833. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations o
The FINALE_EMILIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Finale Emilia, a town in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,833 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent 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 irrigation. Proper treatment helps protect this ecologically important watershed from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, and its delta is a crucial habitat for migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
The FINALE_EMILIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Finale Emilia, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, near the city of Modena.
The plant serves a population of approximately 9,833 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require additional treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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