Depuratore di Moena - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Moena, Trentino-Alto Adige

Depuratore di Moena is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Moena, within the Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy. The plant serves the local population of about 11,429 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and European regulations. Situated in the Dolomites, the facility plays a key role in protecting the region's pristine alpine environment. As an Italian plant serving a population equivalent of over 10,000, Depuratore di Moena operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies in sensitive areas, which applies to the Alpine region. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality regulations. The treated effluent from Depuratore di Moena is discharged into the Avisio River, a tributary of the Adige River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining the ecological health of the Avisio watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region known for its natural beauty and tourism.

Depuratore di Moena discharges treated wastewater into the Avisio River, a tributary of the Adige River. The Adige flows south through northeastern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The plant is located in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site (note: this is certain), where the watershed supports sensitive alpine ecosystems and is important for downstream water quality in the Adige basin.