SALSOMAGGIORE_TERME_TABIANO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy

The SALSOMAGGIORE_TERME_TABIANO wastewater treatment plant is located in the Gorzano area of Salsomaggiore Terme, in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. This facility serves a population of approximately 3,041 residents and is designed with a capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 529.55 cubic meters per day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment requirements typically mandated for smaller agglomerations under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This level of treatment ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive environments. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The advanced treatment helps protect the ecological health of the Po River and its delta, supporting biodiversity and water quality in this agriculturally and ecologically important region.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River delta is a critical habitat for migratory birds and supports diverse aquatic life. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for irrigation and recreation.