Overview
FORMIGINE_MAGRETA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Formigine in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 4,151 people.
The FORMIGINE_MAGRETA wastewater treatment plant is located in Formigine, a town in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of around 4,151 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a small-scale facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies. Typical plants of this size in Italy employ biological treatment systems to meet regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, 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 ecosystems and agricultural activities along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Secchia River, a tributary of the Po River. The Po River basin is a major agricultural and industrial region, and its waters flow into the Adriatic Sea. The area supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as carp and pike, and is an important corridor for migratory birds.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Formigine, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, near the Secchia River.
The plant serves approximately 4,151 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Secchia River, which flows into the Po River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for small agglomerations discharging into freshwater.
Plants of this scale typically use biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet secondary treatment standards required by EU directives.
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