Overview
SALA_BAGANZA wastewater treatment plant serves Collecchio, Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 5,589.
The SALA_BAGANZA wastewater treatment plant is located in Collecchio, in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It serves a population of about 5,589 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, 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 appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin and then into the Adriatic Sea. This contributes to the protection of the Po River ecosystem, a vital waterway for northern Italy supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local drainage network, part of the Po River basin. The Po River is Italy's longest river, flowing eastward into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports a rich variety of fish species and is an important agricultural and ecological corridor. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Villa Ortensia in Collecchio, in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 5,589 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Po River basin and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard under EU regulations. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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