Overview
DEPURATORE DI RIVA SAN NICOLO serves Riva del Garda, Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 11,305 residents. The plant discharges into the local watershed, ultimately reaching Lake Garda.
DEPURATORE DI RIVA SAN NICOLO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Riva del Garda, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy. It serves a population of about 11,305 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. 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 regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into Lake Garda, one of Italy's largest and most ecologically significant lakes. Lake Garda supports diverse aquatic life and is a key resource for tourism, agriculture, and drinking water in the region. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting this sensitive environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that drains into Lake Garda, a large subalpine lake in northern Italy. Lake Garda is a major ecological and economic resource, supporting diverse fish populations and providing water for irrigation and tourism. The lake's sensitivity to nutrient inputs makes effective wastewater treatment essential for preventing eutrophication and maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Riva del Garda, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy, near the northern shore of Lake Garda.
The plant serves approximately 11,305 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately flows into Lake Garda, a major subalpine lake in northern Italy.
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 to protect sensitive water bodies like Lake Garda.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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