Overview
RIOLO_TERME wastewater treatment plant in Riolo Terme, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, serves about 4,941 people with advanced treatment. It discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
The RIOLO_TERME wastewater treatment plant is located in Riolo Terme, a town in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. Serving a population of approximately 4,941, this facility is part of the municipal infrastructure managed under Italian and European Union regulations. The plant operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As an advanced treatment facility, RIOLO_TERME goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent standards set by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires tertiary treatment for sensitive areas, and the plant's advanced level aligns with best practices for protecting water quality. The designed capacity of 5,000 cubic meters per day indicates it is sized for its current population load. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Po River basin. This region is ecologically important, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. By providing advanced treatment, the plant helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems, including the Po Delta and coastal waters.
Environmental context
The RIOLO_TERME plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Senio River, a tributary of the Reno River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and freshwater habitats. Advanced treatment reduces nitrogen and phosphorus loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in the Adriatic, a semi-enclosed sea sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's location inland, over 10 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact but still contributes to the overall health of the Po River basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Riolo Terme, a town in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, specifically at 17a, Via Limisano, within the Unione della Romagna Faentina.
The plant serves approximately 4,941 people, making it a small to medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which include nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, to produce high-quality effluent before discharge.
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Senio River, a tributary of the Reno River, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. It helps protect these water bodies from pollution.
As an Italian plant serving about 5,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. Its advanced treatment exceeds these standards, especially beneficial for sensitive areas.
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