Overview
Rivergaro Pieve wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Rivergaro in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The plant treats wastewater from a population of approximately 5,818.
Rivergaro Pieve is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pieve Dugliara, a locality within the municipality of Rivergaro, in the province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 5,818, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC requirements for smaller agglomerations. The directive mandates appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters, typically secondary treatment or equivalent, depending on the sensitivity of the receiving environment. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward through the Po Valley and empties into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that feed into the Po River, Italy's longest river, which flows through the Po Valley and discharges into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is ecologically important, supporting a variety of fish species and providing water for irrigation and industry. The receiving waters are part of a sensitive ecosystem where nutrient loading from wastewater can impact water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pieve Dugliara, a locality within the municipality of Rivergaro, in the province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 5,818 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Po River, which drains into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required, though the specific level depends on the sensitivity of the receiving water body and local regulations.
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