Overview
Mercato Saraceno Bacciolino wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Mercato Saraceno in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is part of the Unione dei comuni Valle del Savio and operates under EU regulations.
The Mercato Saraceno Bacciolino wastewater treatment plant is located in the Bacciolino area of Mercato Saraceno, within the Unione dei comuni Valle del Savio in the province of Forlì-Cesena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,904 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards. As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Savio River. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Savio River and downstream coastal ecosystems from pollution, supporting water quality and aquatic life in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Savio River basin, which flows through the Emilia-Romagna region and empties into the Adriatic Sea near Cesenatico. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic species and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in the river and coastal zone, reducing nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Bacciolino area of Mercato Saraceno, in the province of Forlì-Cesena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is part of the Unione dei comuni Valle del Savio.
The plant serves approximately 7,904 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Savio River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea. The plant helps protect these water bodies from pollution.
As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 7,000-8,000 people (medium agglomerations) are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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