Overview
Bovolone Via Valle del Menago wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Bovolone in Veneto, Italy. It handles wastewater from a population of approximately 15,187 under EU regulatory standards.
The Bovolone Via Valle del Menago wastewater treatment plant is located in Bovolone, a town in the Veneto region of northern Italy. Serving a population of around 15,187, the plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The facility operates within the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet EU requirements. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with effluent quality standards. The plant's location inland, over 50 km from the coast, influences its discharge requirements and environmental considerations. The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Po River basin, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens, supporting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. The Veneto region's water bodies are sensitive to nutrient enrichment, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for preventing eutrophication and preserving ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bovolone, a town in the Veneto region of northern Italy, specifically in the province of Verona.
The plant serves a population of approximately 15,187 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater from the plant 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.
Under the EU directive, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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