Overview
FORLI wastewater treatment plant serves Forlì, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, with a population equivalent of 173,785. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over
The FORLI wastewater treatment plant is a major municipal facility serving the city of Forlì in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. With a population served of 173,785, it falls into the EU classification of a large agglomeration (over 150,000 PE), requiring advanced treatment in sensitive areas. As a plant of this scale in Italy, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary biological treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a substantial infrastructure investment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Po River basin. The Po River is Italy's longest river and supports extensive agriculture and biodiversity. Proper treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect the coastal marine environment of the northern Adriatic, which is a semi-enclosed basin sensitive to nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The FORLI plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River delta is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory bird populations. The northern Adriatic Sea is a shallow, semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient enrichment from agricultural and urban runoff. Effective wastewater treatment at this plant helps reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The FORLI plant is located in Forlì, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, at Viale della Costituzione.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 173,785, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The regional drainage is toward the Adriatic coast.
As an Italian plant serving over 150,000 PE, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 15,000 PE must have secondary treatment. For large agglomerations like FORLI, especially if discharging into sensitive areas like the Adriatic Sea, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal is often required to prevent eutrophication.
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