NEIVE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Neive, Piemonte, Italy

The NEIVE wastewater treatment plant is located in the Bricco di Neive area of Neive, in the Piemonte region of Italy. It serves a population of 3,700 and 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 secondary treatment facility, the plant removes organic matter and suspended solids through biological processes. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,811 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily volume of 576 cubic meters, indicating it operates well below its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River is Italy's longest river and flows into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities along its course.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including migratory fish species and wetlands that provide critical habitat for birds. The region's agricultural activities depend on the river's water quality, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.