Overview
VARE_ is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Tovo San Giacomo, Liguria, Italy, serving about 2,156 people. It discharges 426.81 cubic meters per day and is located within 10 km of the coast.
VARE_ is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Tovo San Giacomo, in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,156 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated near the Ligurian Sea coast, within 10 km of the shoreline, which influences its discharge requirements. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 2,000 cubic meters per day, and the actual discharge volume is about 426.81 cubic meters per day, indicating operational headroom. As a coastal plant, it may be subject to additional scrutiny to protect marine water quality. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Ligurian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and protect bathing water quality along the Italian Riviera.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a local stream that drains into the Ligurian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and rocky reef habitats, and is a popular tourist destination. Effective secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality standards for bathing and marine life.
Frequently asked questions
VARE_ is located at Via Orra, Tovo San Giacomo, in the province of Savona, Liguria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 2,156 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Ligurian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea.
VARE_ provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
As an Italian plant, VARE_ operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Italian law. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is mandatory, and coastal discharges may require additional monitoring to protect marine environments.
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