Overview
VERCELLI wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Vercelli in Piemonte, Italy, with a population of approximately 53,381. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The VERCELLI wastewater treatment plant is located in Vercelli, Piemonte, Italy, serving a population of around 53,381. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, treating domestic and industrial wastewater from the urban area. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to have secondary treatment, with more stringent requirements if the discharge is into sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with Italian and European regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Po River and its tributaries, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems in the Po Valley.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which is the largest river in Italy, flowing eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and ecological corridor. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the river's water quality and the sensitive delta ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The VERCELLI wastewater treatment plant is located in Vercelli, in the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy.
The plant serves approximately 53,381 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Po River basin, ultimately flowing into the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with additional requirements if discharging into sensitive areas.
In Italy, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 150,000 typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients, in line with EU standards.
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