Overview
SAVIGLIANO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Savigliano in Piemonte, Italy, with a population equivalent of 17,250. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of t
The SAVIGLIANO wastewater treatment plant is located in Savigliano, a town in the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy. The facility serves a population equivalent of approximately 17,250, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The regulatory framework ensures that the facility meets these standards to protect the receiving environment. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River is Italy's longest river and flows into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course. The plant plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality in this important watershed.
Environmental context
The SAVIGLIANO plant discharges into the Maira River, a tributary of the Po River. The Po River flows eastward across northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea, forming a large delta ecosystem. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important agricultural region. The plant's treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Po basin.
Frequently asked questions
The SAVIGLIANO wastewater treatment plant is located in Savigliano, in the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy. Its address is Sentiero Maira - Franco Pacifico, San Giacomo, Savigliano, Cuneo, Piemonte, 12038.
The SAVIGLIANO plant serves a population equivalent of 17,250, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from the SAVIGLIANO plant is discharged into the Maira River, which flows into the Po River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, SAVIGLIANO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000.
For agglomerations of this size in Italy, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates at least secondary treatment. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Adriatic Sea.
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