Overview
LONIGO_VIA_LORE is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 29,413 people in Lonigo, Veneto, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
LONIGO_VIA_LORE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lonigo, a town in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The plant serves a population of about 29,413, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. Its address is Via Lore, Lonigo, Vicenza, Veneto, 36045, Italia. As a plant serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment (biological treatment) for such agglomerations. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with EU standards. The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea. The Veneto region is characterized by intensive agriculture and industrial activity, making proper wastewater treatment crucial for protecting water quality in the Po River and the northern Adriatic ecosystem. The plant plays a key role in reducing nutrient loads and organic pollution in this sensitive watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving water body is likely a tributary of the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River basin is one of the most agriculturally and industrially intensive areas in Italy, and nutrient pollution from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic. The plant's treatment helps protect downstream aquatic habitats, including the Po Delta, which supports diverse fish and bird species. Effective nutrient removal is essential to maintain the ecological balance of this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
LONIGO_VIA_LORE is located at Via Lore, Lonigo, Vicenza, Veneto, 36045, Italy. It serves the town of Lonigo and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 29,413 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that likely flows into the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment and possibly more advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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