Overview
VERZUOLO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Verzuolo in Piemonte, Italy, with a population equivalent of 5,210. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for smal
The VERZUOLO wastewater treatment plant is located in Verzuolo, a town in the Piemonte region of northern Italy. Serving a population of approximately 5,210, the plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. Its location in the Po River basin places it within a densely populated and agriculturally significant area. As a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is required to provide secondary treatment or equivalent. Italian regulations transpose this directive through national decrees, and the plant is expected to meet effluent standards for biological oxygen demand and suspended solids. The treatment process typically involves mechanical and biological stages to reduce organic pollution. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Po River, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and supports the environmental health of the region.
Environmental context
The VERZUOLO plant discharges into tributaries of the Po River, Italy's longest river, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a critical agricultural and ecological zone, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in the Adriatic coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The VERZUOLO plant is located in Verzuolo, a town in the province of Cuneo, Piemonte region, northern Italy. The address is Via Sottana, Villa di Verzuolo.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 5,210 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italian national legislation implements these standards.
For small agglomerations like Verzuolo, typical treatment includes mechanical screening, primary sedimentation, and biological secondary treatment (e.g., activated sludge or biofilters) to meet EU effluent quality standards.
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