Overview
GASSINO wastewater treatment plant serves Gassino Torinese in Piemonte, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,991 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The GASSINO wastewater treatment plant is located in Gassino Torinese, a town in the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,991 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location near the Po River basin places it within a significant hydrological network that drains into the Adriatic Sea. As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant 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 advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and European standards for effluent quality. The treated effluent from GASSINO likely discharges into a local watercourse that feeds into the Po River, Italy's longest river. The Po River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and industrial corridor. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically and economically vital region, ultimately contributing to the health of the Adriatic Sea.
Environmental context
The GASSINO plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, and provides water for irrigation and industry. The downstream environment includes the Po Delta, a wetland area of ecological importance that hosts migratory birds and diverse flora. Effective treatment at GASSINO helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting both local waterways and the sensitive coastal zone of the Adriatic.
Frequently asked questions
The GASSINO plant is located in Gassino Torinese, a town in the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy, near the city of Turin.
The plant serves approximately 9,991 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into 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 requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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