Overview
RAVENNA wastewater treatment plant serves Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, with a population equivalent of 175,096. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, requiring secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 PE.
The RAVENNA wastewater treatment plant is located in Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, serving a population equivalent of 175,096. As a large agglomeration, it plays a critical role in managing municipal wastewater for the historic city and its surrounding areas. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving over 15,000 PE in sensitive areas must provide tertiary treatment. The plant's scale suggests it meets these stringent standards to protect the Adriatic Sea. The plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea via the local drainage network. The Po River delta and coastal lagoons nearby are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this important marine environment.
Environmental context
The RAVENNA plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The nearby Po River delta and coastal wetlands provide critical habitat for fish and bird species. Effective wastewater treatment helps protect these ecosystems from eutrophication and maintains the ecological balance of the northern Adriatic.
Frequently asked questions
The RAVENNA plant is located in Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, at Via San Vitale, 48123.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 175,096, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Adriatic Sea, likely via a marine outfall or through the local drainage network.
As an Italian plant serving over 15,000 PE, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.
For agglomerations over 15,000 PE in sensitive areas like the Adriatic coast, the EU UWWTD requires tertiary treatment to remove nutrients and protect marine ecosystems.
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