Overview
VALENZA wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Valenza in Piemonte, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 13,980 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The VALENZA wastewater treatment plant is located in Valenza, a town in the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 13,980, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As an Italian plant serving a population between 10,000 and 150,000, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant's discharge likely flows into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The receiving water body is part of the Po River watershed, Italy's largest river system. The Po River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and ecological corridor. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality in the Adriatic Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, and its delta is a critical habitat for migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The VALENZA plant is located at Strada delle Oche, Valenza, in the province of Alessandria, Piemonte, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 13,980, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas that may require tertiary treatment.
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