Overview
CALDIERO_BATTAIOLE wastewater treatment plant serves Zevio, Veneto, Italy, with a population equivalent of 26,023. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of
The CALDIERO_BATTAIOLE wastewater treatment plant is located in Zevio, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. Serving a population equivalent of 26,023, it is classified as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Po River basin. As an Italian plant serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. Italy implements this directive through national legislation, and the plant is expected to meet these standards. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment for the population served. It is likely a tributary of the Adige River, which flows through the Veneto region and into the Adriatic Sea. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and the Po Delta, a ecologically sensitive region that supports diverse aquatic life and important migratory bird populations. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the Adige basin and the Adriatic coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Adige River, which flows through the Veneto plain and into the Adriatic Sea near the Po Delta. The Adige basin supports agricultural irrigation and is home to diverse aquatic species. The downstream environment includes wetlands and coastal lagoons that are important for migratory birds and fish spawning. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in this sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zevio, in the province of Verona, Veneto region, northern Italy. The full address is Zevio, Lavagno, Verona, Veneto, 37059, Italia.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 26,023, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Adige River, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment. Italy enforces this through national legislation, and the plant must comply with discharge standards to protect water quality.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment as a minimum. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. Italian plants typically use activated sludge or similar biological processes to meet these standards.
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