Overview
Sasso Marconi Borgonuovo wastewater treatment plant serves the Borgonuovo area of Sasso Marconi, Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 5,000.
The Sasso Marconi Borgonuovo wastewater treatment plant is located in the Borgonuovo district of Sasso Marconi, within the metropolitan area of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 4,962 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a small-scale municipal facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the Italian government, ensuring compliance with environmental quality objectives for receiving water bodies. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Reno River and then into the Adriatic Sea. The Reno River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the river and downstream coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Reno River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Reno River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for aquatic plants and invertebrates. Downstream, the river's delta and coastal areas are ecologically sensitive, hosting migratory birds and marine life. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain the ecological balance of the river and the Adriatic coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 148 Via Cartiera in the Borgonuovo district of Sasso Marconi, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, near Bologna.
The plant serves approximately 4,962 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent 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 small agglomerations discharging into freshwater bodies.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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