Overview
Rivergaro Niviano wastewater treatment plant serves the Niviano area in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 2,524 people, operating under EU regulations.
Rivergaro Niviano is a wastewater treatment plant located in Niviano, a frazione of Rivergaro in the province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 2,524 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and European standards for wastewater treatment. The 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 agricultural activities along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy to the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species like sturgeon and eel, and its delta is a crucial habitat for migratory birds. The surrounding Emilia-Romagna region is agriculturally intensive, making proper wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution in the river and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
Rivergaro Niviano is located in Niviano, a frazione of Rivergaro, in the province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 2,524 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU UWWTD, ensuring removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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