Overview
Dueville Vivaro wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Dueville in Veneto, Italy, with a population equivalent of 20,116. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses within the Po River basin.
The Dueville Vivaro wastewater treatment plant is located in the Vivaro district of Dueville, a town in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. Serving a population equivalent of approximately 20,116, the plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area. The facility operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the directive, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The regulatory framework also mandates monitoring of effluent quality to protect receiving water bodies. The facility is integrated into the regional wastewater network managed by local authorities. The treated effluent from Dueville Vivaro is discharged into local streams that flow into the Bacchiglione River, a tributary of the Po River. The Po River basin is the largest in Italy and drains into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these watercourses, which support diverse aquatic life and are used for irrigation and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses that feed into the Bacchiglione River, which flows through the Veneto plain before joining the Brenta River and ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea. The Po River basin is ecologically significant, supporting a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The region's intensive agriculture and urban development make effective wastewater treatment crucial for preventing nutrient pollution and maintaining water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Vivaro district of Dueville, in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. Its address is Strada di Collegamento Depuratore, Vivaro, Dueville, Vicenza, 36031.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 20,116 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Bacchiglione River, a tributary of the Po River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent over 10,000.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are generally required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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