FOSSANO_LOC_STURA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Fossano, Piemonte, Italy

FOSSANO_LOC_STURA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Fossano, in the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy. The plant serves an estimated population of 18,950, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, FOSSANO_LOC_STURA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those subject to eutrophication. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, 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 life and providing water for agriculture and industry in the Po Valley.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River and its tributaries support a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, and provide critical water resources for the densely populated Po Valley. The region is also important for migratory birds along the Adriatic flyway.