IVREA_EST Wastewater Treatment Plant, Ivrea, Piemonte, Italy

IVREA_EST is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ivrea, in the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 25,133 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated in the industrial and residential area of Torre Balfredo, along Via Avignone. As an Italian plant, IVREA_EST operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards to protect local water quality. 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 ecosystems and agricultural activities. The plant plays a key role in reducing nutrient and pollutant loads in this important watershed.

IVREA_EST discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species like sturgeon and eel, and its delta is an ecologically sensitive area for migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps control nutrient pollution, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea.