Overview
NARZOLE wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Narzole in Piemonte, Italy, with a population equivalent of 10,300. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this si
The NARZOLE wastewater treatment plant is located in Narzole, a town in the province of Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy. Serving a population equivalent of 10,300, it is classified as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and discharges into the local water system. As an Italian facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, and more stringent treatment for larger ones. Given its size, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet the directive's standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal. The treated effluent from the plant likely enters a local watercourse, eventually draining into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and ecological corridor in northern Italy. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the Po River and its delta.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that is part of the Po River basin, one of Italy's largest and most ecologically significant watersheds. The Po River flows eastward through the Po Valley, supporting extensive agriculture and diverse aquatic habitats, before emptying into the Adriatic Sea. The downstream environment includes sensitive ecosystems such as the Po Delta, which is a key area for migratory birds and fish species. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The NARZOLE plant is located in Narzole, a town in the province of Cuneo, in the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 10,300, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that is part of the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 PE require secondary treatment. For those above 10,000 PE, more stringent treatment may be needed if discharging to sensitive areas. The NARZOLE plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment.
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