Overview
VERBANIA_SPV is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 45,426 people in Verbania, Piemonte, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this sca
VERBANIA_SPV is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Verbania, in the Piemonte region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 45,426, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Situated near the shores of Lake Maggiore, the plant plays a key role in protecting the lake's water quality. As an Italian facility, VERBANIA_SPV operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000. For plants discharging into sensitive areas like Lake Maggiore, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrient loads. The plant's design and operational practices are expected to comply with these standards to minimize environmental impact. The treated effluent from VERBANIA_SPV is discharged into Lake Maggiore, a large subalpine lake that drains via the Ticino River into the Po River and ultimately into the Adriatic Sea. Lake Maggiore supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and recreational resource. The plant's performance is critical to maintaining the lake's water quality and preventing eutrophication.
Environmental context
VERBANIA_SPV discharges treated wastewater into Lake Maggiore, a deep subalpine lake in northern Italy. The lake is part of the Po River basin, with outflow via the Ticino River, which joins the Po and flows into the Adriatic Sea. Lake Maggiore supports a rich ecosystem, including endemic fish species and migratory birds, and is a vital water resource for the region. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, making effective treatment essential for preserving lake health.
Frequently asked questions
VERBANIA_SPV is located in Verbania, in the Piemonte region of northern Italy, near the shores of Lake Maggiore.
The plant serves approximately 45,426 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into Lake Maggiore, a large subalpine lake that drains via the Ticino River into the Po River and ultimately the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, VERBANIA_SPV operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with possible tertiary treatment for sensitive areas like Lake Maggiore.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 PE typically require secondary treatment. For discharges into sensitive water bodies like Lake Maggiore, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal is often mandated to prevent eutrophication.
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