Overview
Fornovo di Taro Ricco wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Fornovo di Taro in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It operates under EU regulations for small agglomerations.
The Fornovo di Taro Ricco wastewater treatment plant is located in Fornovo di Taro, a town in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,995 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards. As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Taro River, a tributary of the Po River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream ecosystems from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Taro River, which flows into the Po River and then the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making wastewater treatment critical for water quality. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fornovo di Taro, in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 5,995 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU definitions.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Taro River, a tributary of the Po River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are generally required to provide secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas which may require tertiary treatment.
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