Overview
SORGA_LOC_BONFERRARO is a closed secondary treatment plant in Bonferraro, Veneto, Italy. It served the local community before its decommissioning.
SORGA_LOC_BONFERRARO is a former wastewater treatment plant located in Bonferraro, a frazione of Sorgà in the province of Verona, Veneto, Italy. The plant provided secondary treatment for the local population before ceasing operations. As a secondary treatment facility, it would have met the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of its scale. The plant is now closed, and its infrastructure may have been replaced or integrated into a larger regional system. The area drains into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities in the Po Valley.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Po River basin, Italy's largest drainage basin, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River and its tributaries support a rich ecosystem, including migratory fish species and extensive wetlands. The region is also a major agricultural area, making water quality management critical for both ecological and economic reasons.
Frequently asked questions
SORGA_LOC_BONFERRARO is located in Bonferraro, a frazione of Sorgà in the province of Verona, Veneto, Italy.
The plant is closed and no longer in operation.
The plant provided secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
As a secondary treatment plant in Italy, it operated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of a certain size.
The Po River basin is Italy's largest drainage basin, flowing into the Adriatic Sea. It supports diverse aquatic life and is vital for agriculture in the Po Valley.
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