Overview
PONTE DELL'OLIO wastewater treatment plant serves Vigolzone, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 4,370 people as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
PONTE DELL'OLIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Villò area of Vigolzone, within the province of Piacenza in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 4,370, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and European standards for wastewater treatment. 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 life and agricultural activities along its course. The plant plays a role in protecting the local watershed and downstream environments from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, and provides water for irrigation and industry. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically and economically important basin.
Frequently asked questions
PONTE DELL'OLIO is located in the Villò area of Vigolzone, in the province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 4,370 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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