Overview
Depuratore di Villa Agnedo serves Villa, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 22,933 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of
Depuratore di Villa Agnedo is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Villa, a frazione of Castel Ivano in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 22,933, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated in the Valsugana valley, a mountainous area known for its rivers and lakes. As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, Depuratore di Villa Agnedo is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Brenta River and then into the Adriatic Sea. The Brenta River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant's operation helps protect the river's water quality and the downstream ecosystems, including the Venetian Lagoon.
Environmental context
Depuratore di Villa Agnedo discharges into the Brenta River basin, which flows through the Valsugana valley and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea near Venice. The Brenta River supports a variety of fish species and is used for irrigation and recreation. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive alpine watershed, which is part of the Po River basin's broader ecological network.
Frequently asked questions
Depuratore di Villa Agnedo is located in Villa, a frazione of Castel Ivano, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy. It serves the local community within the Valsugana valley.
The plant serves approximately 22,933 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Brenta River. The Brenta River eventually drains into the Adriatic Sea, supporting aquatic life and regional water resources.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, Depuratore di Villa Agnedo operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, if in a sensitive area, tertiary treatment. Compliance is enforced by Italian national authorities.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to provide at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, such as those near rivers or lakes, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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