Overview
MODENA_NAVIGLIO wastewater treatment plant serves Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, with a population equivalent of 242,199. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
MODENA_NAVIGLIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, serving a population of approximately 242,199. The plant is situated in the Po River basin, a major Italian watershed that drains into the Adriatic Sea. As a large agglomeration, it is subject to stringent regulatory requirements under EU directives. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent greater than 150,000 are classified as 'large' and must provide secondary treatment as a minimum. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment is required. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards to protect the receiving environment. The treated effluent from MODENA_NAVIGLIO ultimately discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in northern Italy. The plant plays a critical role in maintaining water quality in the region, reducing nutrient loads and pollutants that could impact downstream ecosystems and the Adriatic coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The region's intensive agriculture and industrial activity make effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
MODENA_NAVIGLIO is located in Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, at 279 Strada Attiraglio, in the Quattro Ville area.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 242,199, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater from MODENA_NAVIGLIO is discharged into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 150,000 people, MODENA_NAVIGLIO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.
For large agglomerations in Italy, the EU UWWTD requires at least secondary biological treatment. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect the Adriatic Sea from eutrophication.
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