Overview
PIACENZA_BORGOFORTE wastewater treatment plant serves Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, with a population equivalent of 108,342. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
PIACENZA_BORGOFORTE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 108,342 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Po River basin, a major hydrological feature in northern Italy. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive. Its scale implies robust infrastructure to manage municipal wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the Po River basin, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations are critical for protecting water quality in this densely populated and agriculturally intensive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is the longest river in Italy and supports a rich ecosystem, including migratory fish species and wetland habitats. The surrounding area is heavily agricultural, making nutrient removal important to prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, at Via della Finarda.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 108,342 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 100,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), requiring at least secondary treatment.
For large agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving water body is sensitive to nutrients.
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