Overview
VOGHIERA_GUALDO wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Gualdo in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,199 people.
VOGHIERA_GUALDO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gualdo, a frazione of Voghiera in the province of Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The plant serves a population of around 2,199 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a small-scale facility, the plant is expected to meet the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant likely operates under a permit issued by the regional environmental authority (ARPA Emilia-Romagna), ensuring compliance with discharge standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Po River basin, the largest river system in Italy. The Po River discharges into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory corridors. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The Po Delta is a region of high ecological value, and proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
VOGHIERA_GUALDO is located in Gualdo, a frazione of Voghiera, in the province of Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The address is Via Giuseppe Massarenti, Borgo Fagioli.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,199 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage network, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As a small agglomeration (under 10,000 population equivalent), the plant is required to provide secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) to protect the receiving water body.
In Italy, small plants serving around 2,000 people typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet the standards set by the EU directive and national regulations.
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