Overview
DEPURATORE DI TESERO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Tesero in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy. It serves a population of 24,427 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
DEPURATORE DI TESERO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Tesero, within the Val di Fiemme community of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 24,427, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. Its location in the Alpine region influences its operational context, with seasonal tourism potentially affecting wastewater flows. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment mandated if discharging into sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant discharges into the local water system, likely the Avisio River or its tributaries, which flow into the Adige River and eventually the Adriatic Sea. The surrounding Alpine watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local environment from pollution, especially given the area's ecological sensitivity.
Environmental context
DEPURATORE DI TESERO discharges into the Avisio River basin, a tributary of the Adige River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Alpine watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic species and serving as a critical water resource for the region. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important river system, which is used for recreation and supports local biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
DEPURATORE DI TESERO is located in Tesero, in the Val di Fiemme community of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 24,427, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, likely the Avisio River, which flows into the Adige River and eventually the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, DEPURATORE DI TESERO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with tertiary treatment required if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive Alpine areas, tertiary treatment may be necessary to protect water quality.
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