Overview
VERGATO wastewater treatment plant serves Carviano in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, treating wastewater for a population of about 7,324. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of
The VERGATO wastewater treatment plant is located in Carviano, a locality within the municipality of Grizzana Morandi in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It serves a population of approximately 7,324 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Reno River basin. As an Italian plant serving a population between 2,000 and 10,000, VERGATO is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment (biological treatment) for such agglomerations. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these EU standards through appropriate biological processes. The plant's environmental significance lies in its role in protecting local water quality in the Reno River watershed, which flows through the Apennine mountains and into the Adriatic Sea. By treating wastewater, VERGATO helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems. The region's terrain and climate influence the treatment requirements, particularly during wet weather events.
Environmental context
The VERGATO plant discharges into the Reno River basin, which flows northeast through Emilia-Romagna and empties into the Adriatic Sea near Casal Borsetti. The Reno River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. Downstream, the river's delta and coastal areas are ecologically sensitive, hosting migratory birds and fish species. Effective treatment at VERGATO helps prevent eutrophication and maintains water quality in this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The VERGATO plant is located in Carviano, a locality within the municipality of Grizzana Morandi in the province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,324 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Reno River basin, which flows to the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, VERGATO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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