Overview
FRABOSA_SOTTANA_PRATO_NEVOSO wastewater treatment plant serves Prato Nevoso in Piemonte, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 4,676.
FRABOSA_SOTTANA_PRATO_NEVOSO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Prato Nevoso, a frazione of Frabosa Sottana in the province of Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy. The plant serves a population of 4,676 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a small-scale facility typical of alpine resort communities. As an Italian plant, it operates under the national implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000, the directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas requiring more stringent treatment. The plant discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea. The surrounding area is part of the Maritime Alps, a region known for its biodiversity and sensitive mountain ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Po River basin, with treated effluent likely flowing into the Maudagna stream, a tributary of the Tanaro River, which joins the Po River and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea. The Maritime Alps region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for migratory fish species. The plant's operation helps protect these downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Prato Nevoso, a frazione of Frabosa Sottana, in the province of Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 4,676, typical of a small alpine resort community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
The plant helps protect the Maudagna stream, Tanaro River, and the Po River, which are important for aquatic life and downstream water quality.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires appropriate treatment (typically secondary) for agglomerations of this size.
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