Overview
ROCCABIANCA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Roccabianca in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,435 people.
ROCCABIANCA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Roccabianca, a municipality in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 2,435 residents, making it a small-scale facility typical of rural communities in the Po Valley region. As a plant in Italy, ROCCABIANCA 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 appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Po River basin, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea. The Po Valley is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive area, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
ROCCABIANCA is located in the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important watersheds. The Po River flows eastward through the Po Valley and discharges into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for birds. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems, including the Po Delta wetlands.
Frequently asked questions
ROCCABIANCA is located in Roccabianca, a municipality in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The address is Strada Padana, Salde, Roccabianca.
ROCCABIANCA serves a population of approximately 2,435 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated effluent from ROCCABIANCA is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
ROCCABIANCA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations like ROCCABIANCA, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment. In Italy, this is typically achieved through biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters.
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