Overview
Sasso Marconi wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Sasso Marconi in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,955 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Sasso Marconi wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Sasso Marconi, within the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. It serves a population of approximately 10,955 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under European Union regulations. The plant is situated in the Reno River valley, near the confluence of the Reno and Lavino rivers. As a plant serving a population between 2,000 and 15,000, it falls under the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies. The directive also requires appropriate treatment for sensitive areas, which may include nutrient removal. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, ultimately flowing into the Reno River. The Reno River drains into the Adriatic Sea near the Po Delta, an ecologically important area. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Reno River and downstream environments, supporting aquatic life and reducing nutrient loads that could contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Reno River basin, which flows through the Emilia-Romagna region and empties into the Adriatic Sea near the Po Delta. The downstream environment includes the Po Delta, a large wetland complex that supports diverse bird species and fish populations. The plant's treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, protecting the river's ecological health and the sensitive coastal ecosystem of the northern Adriatic.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sasso Marconi, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, near the Reno River valley.
The plant serves approximately 10,955 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Reno River and eventually reaches 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 discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with possible nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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