Overview
REGGIOLO_NUOVO is a wastewater treatment plant in Reggiolo, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, serving approximately 36,374 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
REGGIOLO_NUOVO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Reggiolo, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 36,374, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, REGGIOLO_NUOVO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas, such as those subject to eutrophication. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin and then into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is a major Italian waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation, making proper treatment essential for downstream environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports extensive agriculture and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading, which can cause eutrophication in the Adriatic. Proper treatment at REGGIOLO_NUOVO helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
REGGIOLO_NUOVO is located in Reggiolo, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, along Strada Panzi in the Brugneto area.
The plant serves approximately 36,374 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which flows into the Po River basin and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, REGGIOLO_NUOVO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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