Overview
SAINT_VINCENT wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-Vincent in Valle d'Aosta, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 7,300 residents, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The SAINT_VINCENT wastewater treatment plant is located in Tensoz, Saint-Vincent, within the Valle d'Aosta region of Italy. It serves a population of approximately 7,300 people, making it a small to medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's specific treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Valle d'Aosta region is characterized by alpine terrain and sensitive mountain ecosystems, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Dora Baltea River, a tributary of the Po River. The Po River flows eastward across northern Italy before emptying into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its alpine origins and the presence of migratory fish species. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The SAINT_VINCENT plant is located in Tensoz, Saint-Vincent, in the Valle d'Aosta region of Italy.
The plant serves approximately 7,300 residents of Saint-Vincent and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Dora Baltea River, a tributary of the Po River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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