Overview
Vacallo Chiasso wastewater treatment plant serves Vacallo, Ticino, Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 24,109 people. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
The Vacallo Chiasso wastewater treatment plant is located in Vacallo, in the Ticino canton of southern Switzerland, near the Italian border. The plant serves a population of approximately 24,109 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Swiss plant, it operates under the Swiss Water Protection Act (Gewässerschutzgesetz), which aligns with EU standards. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. Regulatory compliance ensures adequate treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Breggia River, which flows into Lake Como in Italy. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Breggia River, a tributary of Lake Como, which ultimately drains into the Po River and the Adriatic Sea. The Breggia River supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its connection to Lake Como, a major water body in the region. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this transboundary watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The Vacallo Chiasso wastewater treatment plant is located at 7, Via del Breggia, in Vacallo, Ticino, Switzerland, near the Italian border.
The plant serves approximately 24,109 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Breggia River, which flows into Lake Como in Italy and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under the Swiss Water Protection Act, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with potential tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For medium agglomerations in Switzerland, secondary treatment is standard, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like Lake Como.