The effects of the decade long (1980-1990) reclamation process carried out on the Po River water (Italy's most important river) in Turin's metropolitan area are evaluated. Water quality is assessed by analyzing the biological data obtained through the application of the E.B.I, index. The latest data (January 1991) demonstrate that the negative impact of an area numbering some 3 million equivalent inhabitants can be minimized.

E.B.I., Pollution control
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