Overview
MINERBIO_BARICELLA wastewater treatment plant serves Baricella, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 18,548 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
MINERBIO_BARICELLA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Baricella, within the Unione Terre di Pianura in the province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 18,548, placing it in the medium agglomeration category 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 designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water network, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin and then into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is Italy's longest river and supports diverse aquatic life, making proper treatment essential for downstream ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Po River basin. The Po River is a major Italian watercourse that empties into the Adriatic Sea, supporting a rich ecosystem including fish species and migratory birds. The region's agricultural and industrial activities place additional demands on water quality, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining the ecological balance of the Po delta and coastal Adriatic waters.
Frequently asked questions
MINERBIO_BARICELLA is located in Baricella, in the Unione Terre di Pianura, province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 18,548, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local drainage network, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, MINERBIO_BARICELLA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment and potentially more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For agglomerations of this size, Italian plants typically provide secondary biological treatment as a minimum, with possible nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Po River basin.
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