Overview
Occhiobello Viale Stazione wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 10,000 people in Occhiobello, Veneto, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Occhiobello Viale Stazione wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Occhiobello, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,980 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving water body is designated as a sensitive area. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Po River basin, one of Italy's largest and most ecologically significant river systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and important wetland habitats along its delta. The plant plays a key role in protecting these downstream environments from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Po River, which flows through the Po Valley and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea. The Po Delta is a ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic, making effective treatment essential for maintaining water quality in this important coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Occhiobello, a municipality in the Veneto region of northern Italy, near the city of Rovigo.
The plant serves approximately 9,980 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 people in Italy typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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