Overview
Saluzzo wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 33,431 people in Piemonte, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Saluzzo wastewater treatment plant is located in Saluzzo, a town in the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy. Serving a population of approximately 33,431, the facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and its operations are governed by Italian regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000 are classified as medium agglomerations and are required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum standard. For sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be required. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with EU standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater from the Saluzzo plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant river systems. The Po River flows eastward across northern Italy before emptying into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Po basin and the downstream ecosystems, including the Po Delta, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds.
Environmental context
The Saluzzo plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is the longest river in Italy and supports a rich ecosystem, including the Po Delta, a critical habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed, reducing nutrient loads and pollutants that could impact downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The Saluzzo wastewater treatment plant is located in Saluzzo, a town in the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy, near the city of Cuneo.
The plant serves approximately 33,431 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Po River basin, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italian national regulations implement the directive.
For medium agglomerations (10,000-150,000 PE) in Italy, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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