Overview
IMOLA_SANTERNO wastewater treatment plant serves Imola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 58,822 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
IMOLA_SANTERNO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Imola, within the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 58,822 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a plant operating in Italy, IMOLA_SANTERNO falls 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 receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with the directive ensures appropriate treatment standards. The treated effluent from IMOLA_SANTERNO is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Po River basin. The Po River is a major Italian waterway that supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically significant for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this downstream environment.
Environmental context
IMOLA_SANTERNO discharges into the local drainage network that flows into the Po River, which then empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River basin is a vital ecological corridor supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed, reducing nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
IMOLA_SANTERNO is located in Imola, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The plant's address is 10a, Via Lughese, Imola.
The plant serves approximately 58,822 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Po River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As a plant serving over 15,000 people, IMOLA_SANTERNO is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU UWWTD. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be mandated.
For medium agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Adriatic Sea.
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