Overview
VEROLENGO wastewater treatment plant serves the Madonnina area in Verolengo, Piemonte, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 3,089 residents.
The VEROLENGO wastewater treatment plant is located in Madonnina, a locality within the municipality of Verolengo in the Piemonte region of northern Italy. The facility serves a population of about 3,089 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a small-scale plant in Italy, VEROLENGO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries from agglomerations of this size. Typical facilities serving similar populations employ biological treatment systems. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's major hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward through the Po Valley to the Adriatic Sea, supporting extensive agricultural irrigation and diverse aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The VEROLENGO plant discharges into tributaries of the Po River, which flows through the Po Valley to the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The VEROLENGO plant is located in Madonnina, a locality within the municipality of Verolengo, in the province of Torino, Piemonte region, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 3,089 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, VEROLENGO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Italy, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, often with nutrient removal where required by sensitive area designations.
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