Overview
Salsomaggiore Terme wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 25,000 residents in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this sca
The Salsomaggiore Terme wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Salsomaggiore Terme, in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Serving a population of around 25,283, the plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure for medium-sized agglomerations. As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically and economically significant region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is a major Italian waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and intensive agriculture. The Emilia-Romagna region includes sensitive areas where nutrient removal may be required to prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Salsomaggiore Terme, in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The address is Via Bargone Valle, Bargone, Salsomaggiore Terme.
The plant serves approximately 25,283 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect water quality.
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