Overview
OVADA wastewater treatment plant serves Ovada, Piemonte, Italy, with a population equivalent of 16,020. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
OVADA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ovada, in the Piemonte region of Italy. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 16,020, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the municipality of Ovada, within the province of Alessandria. As a plant of this scale in Italy, OVADA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Ligurian Sea via the Orba River and the Bormida River. The surrounding area is characterized by a mix of urban and agricultural land uses, and the plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The OVADA plant discharges into the Orba River, a tributary of the Bormida River, which flows into the Tanaro River and eventually reaches the Ligurian Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, which is subject to EU water quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
The OVADA plant is located in Ovada, in the Piemonte region of Italy, specifically at Canile, SP185, San Carlo, Ovada, Alessandria, Piemonte, 15078.
The OVADA wastewater treatment plant serves a population equivalent of 16,020 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Orba River, which flows into the Bormida River and eventually reaches the Ligurian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, OVADA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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