Overview
Montechiarugolo Monticelli Terme wastewater treatment plant serves Monticelli Terme in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 11,182 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Montechiarugolo Monticelli Terme wastewater treatment plant is located in Monticelli Terme, a frazione of Montechiarugolo in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The facility serves a population of about 11,182, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration 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. Compliance with national and EU standards ensures appropriate treatment for the local population. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting the regional water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which is the largest river system in Italy, flowing into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports extensive agriculture, industry, and biodiversity, including migratory fish species. The Emilia-Romagna region relies on the Po for irrigation and drinking water, making effective wastewater treatment critical to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in the river and the Adriatic coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Monticelli Terme, a frazione of Montechiarugolo in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The address is Via San Geminiano, Pecorile, Monticelli Terme.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Po River basin. The Po River ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea.
The plant helps protect the Po River and its tributaries in the Emilia-Romagna region. The Po River is Italy's longest river and supports a wide range of ecological and economic activities.
As a plant serving about 11,182 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.
In Italy, plants serving around 11,000 people typically provide secondary treatment as mandated by the EU UWWTD. This involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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