Overview
MEDESANO_FELEGARA wastewater treatment plant serves Ramiola, Medesano, in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,217 people as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
MEDESANO_FELEGARA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ramiola, a frazione of Medesano in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,217 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards set by the Italian Ministry of Environment and the regional environmental agency (ARPAE Emilia-Romagna). The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant watersheds. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities. The plant's location in the Parma province places it within a region known for its agricultural and industrial activities, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that feed into the Taro River, a tributary of the Po River. The Po River basin is the largest in Italy, draining into the Adriatic Sea and supporting extensive agricultural irrigation, fisheries, and biodiversity. The downstream environment includes sensitive wetland areas and the Po Delta, which is an ecologically significant region for migratory birds and aquatic life. Proper treatment at plants like MEDESANO_FELEGARA helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea.
Frequently asked questions
MEDESANO_FELEGARA is located in Ramiola, a frazione of Medesano, in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The address is near Autostrada della Cisa, Ferrari, Ramiola, Medesano, Parma, 43014.
The plant serves approximately 8,217 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Taro River, a tributary of the Po River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, MEDESANO_FELEGARA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance is overseen by the Italian Ministry of Environment and the regional environmental agency ARPAE Emilia-Romagna.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are generally required to have secondary treatment (biological treatment) unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may require more advanced treatment.
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