Overview
OVEST TICINO CERANO is a wastewater treatment plant in Cerano, Piemonte, Italy, serving approximately 83,686 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
OVEST TICINO CERANO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cerano, in the Piemonte region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 83,686, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated near the Ticino River, a major tributary of the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For agglomerations above 15,000 population equivalent discharging into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment is mandated. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for nutrient removal and effluent quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, ultimately reaching the Ticino River and then the Po River, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ticino River, a major tributary of the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River basin is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making wastewater treatment critical for controlling nutrient loads and preventing eutrophication in the Adriatic. The area supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species.
Frequently asked questions
OVEST TICINO CERANO is located in Cerano, in the Piemonte region of northern Italy, near the Ticino River.
The plant serves approximately 83,686 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which flows into the Ticino River, a tributary of the Po River, and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and, if discharging into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide secondary biological treatment, and often include tertiary treatment for phosphorus and nitrogen removal to meet EU standards, especially in sensitive watersheds like the Po River basin.
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