Overview
PECETTO_T_SE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Madonna della Scala in Piemonte, Italy. The facility treats wastewater from a population of approximately 3,690.
PECETTO_T_SE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Madonna della Scala, a frazione of Pecetto Torinese in the Piemonte region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,690, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a small-scale facility, PECETTO_T_SE operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may require more advanced treatment. The plant's 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 providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant plays a role in protecting local water quality and the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The watershed is heavily agricultural and industrial, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
PECETTO_T_SE is located in Madonna della Scala, a frazione of Pecetto Torinese, in the province of Turin, Piemonte region, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,690 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, PECETTO_T_SE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size unless the receiving waters are sensitive.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard under the EU directive. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients.
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