Overview
San Martino in Rio Nuovo wastewater treatment plant serves Trignano, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 12,214 people under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The San Martino in Rio Nuovo wastewater treatment plant is located in Trignano, a frazione of San Martino in Rio, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,214 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a plant of this scale in Italy, it is expected to comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important watersheds. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural irrigation along its course. The plant's operation helps protect the regional water quality and downstream environments.
Environmental context
The 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 migratory fish species and wetland habitats. The Emilia-Romagna region relies on the Po for irrigation and drinking water, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Trignano, a frazione of San Martino in Rio, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. Its address is Via San Biagio, Trignano, San Martino in Rio, 42018.
The plant serves approximately 12,214 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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