Overview
Fiorenzuola d'Arda wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Fiorenzuola d'Arda in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 14,113 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Fiorenzuola d'Arda wastewater treatment plant is located in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, serving the town of Fiorenzuola d'Arda and surrounding areas. With a population equivalent of approximately 14,113, it is classified as a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and discharges into the local river network. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. For sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be mandated. It operates within this regulatory framework. The treated effluent is discharged into the Arda River, a tributary of the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River basin is a major agricultural and industrial region, and the plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically important watershed. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arda River, which flows into the Po River, the longest river in Italy. The Po River drains into the Adriatic Sea, supporting a vast delta ecosystem that is a critical habitat for migratory birds and fish species. The region's intensive agriculture and industrial activity make effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fiorenzuola d'Arda, in the province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Its address is along Strada Provinciale 46 di Besenzone, near the locality of Colombarola.
The plant serves approximately 14,113 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Arda River, a tributary of the Po River, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italian national regulations implement this directive.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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