Overview
STRAMBINO_FRAZ_CROTTE wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Realizio in Strambino, Piemonte, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 9,428 under EU regulatory standards.
STRAMBINO_FRAZ_CROTTE is a wastewater treatment plant located in the hamlet of Crotte, near Realizio, within the municipality of Strambino in the Piemonte region of Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of about 9,428 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian facility, 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 or estuaries. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's major river systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality in the Piemonte region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Po River, which flows through northern Italy to the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the hamlet of Crotte, near Realizio, within the municipality of Strambino in the Piemonte region of Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 9,428 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin, eventually reaching 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 discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are generally required to provide secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas requiring more advanced treatment.
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