Overview
RONCO_NORD wastewater treatment plant serves Ronco Scrivia, Liguria, Italy, with a population equivalent of 14,700. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this s
RONCO_NORD is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ronco Scrivia, a municipality in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 14,700, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the Ligurian Sea coast, and discharges into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Mediterranean. As an Italian plant serving a population between 10,000 and 150,000, RONCO_NORD is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment (biological treatment) for all discharges from agglomerations of this size, unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may necessitate tertiary treatment. The treated effluent from RONCO_NORD flows into the Scrivia River, a tributary of the Po River, which is Italy's longest river. The Po River basin supports extensive agricultural activity and diverse aquatic ecosystems before emptying into the Adriatic Sea. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management of this important river system, helping to protect downstream communities and habitats.
Environmental context
RONCO_NORD discharges treated wastewater into the Scrivia River, a tributary of the Po River. The Po River flows eastward across northern Italy, draining into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. This river system supports a rich diversity of fish species and provides irrigation water for the Po Valley, one of Europe's most productive agricultural regions. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the Scrivia and Po rivers, reducing nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea.
Frequently asked questions
RONCO_NORD is located in Ronco Scrivia, a municipality in the province of Genoa, Liguria region, northwestern Italy. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the Ligurian Sea coast.
RONCO_NORD serves a population equivalent of 14,700, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent from RONCO_NORD is discharged into the Scrivia River, a tributary of the Po River. The Po River flows into the Adriatic Sea, making the plant part of the Po River basin.
As an Italian wastewater treatment plant serving over 10,000 people, RONCO_NORD operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for discharges from agglomerations of this size, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For a plant serving 14,700 people in Italy, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates at least secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required.
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