Overview
SCANDIANO_BOSCO wastewater treatment plant serves Scandiano, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,983 under EU regulatory standards.
SCANDIANO_BOSCO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Scandiano, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The facility serves a population of about 2,983, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU directives. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's rivers and supporting the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tresinaro-Secchia river system, part of the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and biodiversity. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
SCANDIANO_BOSCO is located in Scandiano, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, along Via Bosco.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,983, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU definitions.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Tresinaro-Secchia river system, which flows into the Po River and eventually the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is standard under EU regulations, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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