SALA_BOLOGNESE_PADULLE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sala Bolognese, Italy

SALA_BOLOGNESE_PADULLE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sala Bolognese, a town in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,845 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated in the Po River basin, a major hydrological system in northern Italy. As a 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, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the discharge is into a less sensitive area. It is expected to meet national standards set by Italian authorities. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Po River, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and ecological corridor. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the sensitive delta ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po Delta is an ecologically significant area supporting diverse bird species and aquatic habitats. The watershed is heavily influenced by agriculture and urban runoff, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and preventing eutrophication in the Adriatic.