IMOLA_GAMBELLARA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Imola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

The IMOLA_GAMBELLARA wastewater treatment plant is located in Imola, within the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It serves a population of approximately 20,010, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and European regulations. The plant is situated in an industrial area near Via Molino Rosso, reflecting its role in managing both municipal and industrial wastewater from the surrounding zone. As a plant operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), IMOLA_GAMBELLARA is required to meet secondary treatment standards for its population tier. The directive mandates that agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 must achieve secondary treatment, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's inland location suggests it likely discharges into a freshwater body, where such requirements apply. The treated effluent from IMOLA_GAMBELLARA ultimately flows into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is Italy's longest river and supports extensive agricultural and ecological systems. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management of this critical basin, helping to protect downstream aquatic life and coastal ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is a vital resource for agriculture and industry. The downstream environment includes the Po Delta, an ecologically sensitive area that provides breeding grounds for fish and migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment at IMOLA_GAMBELLARA helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea.