Overview
FIUMALBO_NUOVO wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Fiumalbo in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,628 people.
FIUMALBO_NUOVO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of Fiumalbo, within the province of Modena in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. The plant serves a population of about 2,628 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and European regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) requirements for appropriate treatment. Italian plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet national water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow through the Apennine mountains, eventually reaching the Po River basin and the Adriatic Sea. The surrounding environment includes sensitive mountain ecosystems and headwater streams that support diverse aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small mountain streams in the Northern Apennines, which are part of the Po River basin. These headwaters are ecologically sensitive, supporting cold-water fish species and macroinvertebrate communities. The water flows through the Po Valley and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with eutrophication concerns that benefit from nutrient removal in upstream treatment.
Frequently asked questions
FIUMALBO_NUOVO is located in the municipality of Fiumalbo, in the province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna region, Italy. The address is near Rifugio Ca' Silvestro along Via Giardini.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,628 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local mountain streams that are part of the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations.
Plants of this size in Italy typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or biofilters, to meet national water quality standards before discharge.
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