OZZANO_DELL_EMILIA, Ozzano dell'Emilia

Overview

OZZANO_DELL_EMILIA wastewater treatment plant serves Ozzano dell'Emilia in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 15,614 people and discharges into the local water system.

OZZANO_DELL_EMILIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tolara, Ozzano dell'Emilia, within the Unione dei comuni Savena-Idice, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 15,614, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and 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 regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and European standards for wastewater treatment. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Po River basin. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities downstream.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent enters the local water network, which flows into the Savena-Idice system and eventually reaches the Po River, one of Italy's major waterways. The Po River discharges into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with significant ecological importance. The area supports diverse aquatic species and is a key agricultural region, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Tolara, Ozzano dell'Emilia, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, within the Unione dei comuni Savena-Idice, Bologna.

The plant serves approximately 15,614 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Savena-Idice network and eventually reaches the Po River and the Adriatic Sea.

As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.

Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. Italian regulations align with these standards.