Overview
MODENA_SAN_DAMASO is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 5,178 people in Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
MODENA_SAN_DAMASO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the San Damaso district of Modena, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of around 5,178 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a small-scale facility in Italy, the plant is expected to comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater or estuarine areas. Plants of this size typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet regulatory standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically and economically vital region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Po River basin, which drains a large portion of northern Italy. Treated effluent from the plant likely enters local canals or tributaries that feed into the Po River, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, and its delta is an important migratory corridor for birds. Effective wastewater treatment helps maintain water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 3b, Strada Collegara, in the San Damaso district of Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 5,178 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin, ultimately flowing into the Adriatic Sea.
As a small agglomeration in Italy, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater or estuarine areas.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary biological treatment is typically required to meet EU standards, ensuring reduction of organic matter and suspended solids.
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