CORDAR_VALSESIA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Vintebbio, Piemonte, Italy

CORDAR_VALSESIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Vintebbio, in the Piemonte region of Italy. The plant serves a population of around 73,314, classifying it as a medium to large agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from the coast, and discharges into local water bodies. As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, CORDAR_VALSESIA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum for such agglomerations, with tertiary treatment mandated if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with the directive ensures appropriate treatment levels. The plant's treated effluent likely flows into the Sesia River or its tributaries, which ultimately drain into the Po River and then the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a major agricultural and industrial region, and the river supports diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment at CORDAR_VALSESIA helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystems.

CORDAR_VALSESIA discharges into the Sesia River basin, a tributary of the Po River. The Po River flows eastward across northern Italy into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The region is also a key agricultural area, making nutrient removal important to prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic.