Massa Lombarda, Massa Lombarda

Overview

Massa Lombarda wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Massa Lombarda in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 66,635 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

The Massa Lombarda wastewater treatment plant is located in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, serving the town of Massa Lombarda and surrounding areas. The plant handles wastewater from a population equivalent of about 66,635, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it 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 receiving waters are sensitive areas. It is expected to meet at least secondary treatment standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Po River basin. This region is agriculturally intensive, and proper wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural region. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic, making effective treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Massa Lombarda, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, near Ravenna.

The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 66,635 people.

The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Po River basin, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea.

As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

Under the EU directive, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, and tertiary treatment may be needed if the receiving waters are sensitive.