Overview
BASSA PUSTERIA wastewater treatment plant serves Lana, Italy, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region. It treats wastewater for approximately 36,296 people under EU regulatory standards.
BASSA PUSTERIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lana, within the Burggrafenamt district of Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy. The plant serves a population of around 36,296, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Adige River, one of Italy's major rivers, flowing into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the Adige basin and the downstream aquatic ecosystems from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adige River basin, which flows through Trentino-Alto Adige and Veneto before reaching the Adriatic Sea. The Adige supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
BASSA PUSTERIA is located in Lana, in the Burggrafenamt district of Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 36,296 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Adige River, 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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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