Overview
LIVORNO_FERRARIS wastewater treatment plant serves Livorno Ferraris, Piemonte, Italy. The plant supports a population of 4,319 and operates under Italian regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
LIVORNO_FERRARIS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Livorno Ferraris, a town in the province of Vercelli, Piemonte, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,319 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, it operates under the national implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, the directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to protect receiving water bodies. The plant discharges into the local water network within the Po River basin. The Po River is Italy's longest river, flowing eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and ecological corridor in northern Italy.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network within the Po River basin. The Po River flows through the Po Valley, a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, before reaching the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical resource for irrigation and drinking water. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Vaccolo, Livorno Ferraris, in the province of Vercelli, Piemonte, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 4,319 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water network within the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for small agglomerations to protect water quality.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of this size typically require secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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