Overview
Molinella wastewater treatment plant serves about 9,930 people in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for secondary treatment.
The Molinella wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Molinella, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. It serves a population of approximately 9,930, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under 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. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Po River basin. The Emilia-Romagna region is known for its agricultural landscape and the Po River delta, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po delta is a ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and serves as an important migratory corridor for birds. The region's flat terrain and intensive agriculture make proper wastewater treatment crucial for preventing nutrient pollution in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 7 Via Romagne, in the municipality of Molinella, Bologna province, Emilia-Romagna region, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 9,930 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that are part of the Po River basin, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea.
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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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