PARMA_CERVARA_BAGANZOLA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Parma, Italy

PARMA_CERVARA_BAGANZOLA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the Cervara district of Parma, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,159 residents and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Parma area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 2,200 cubic meters per day and a reported discharge volume of 859.14 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River is Italy's longest river and flows into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities along its course. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this important watershed.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is used for irrigation and drinking water supply downstream. The advanced treatment level helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, contributing to the ecological health of the Po River and its delta.