Overview
VIGNOLA wastewater treatment plant serves Spilamberto, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, with a population equivalent of 30,283. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The VIGNOLA wastewater treatment plant is located in Spilamberto, within the Unione di comuni Terre di Castelli, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 30,283, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As an Italian plant, VIGNOLA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant watersheds. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural irrigation. Proper treatment at VIGNOLA helps protect these downstream environments from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The VIGNOLA plant discharges into the local drainage network within the Po River basin. The Po River is Italy's longest river, flowing through the Po Valley to the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports extensive agriculture and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading, which can cause eutrophication in the Adriatic. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial for maintaining water quality in this densely populated and agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
The VIGNOLA plant is located in Spilamberto, in the Unione di comuni Terre di Castelli, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 30,283, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, VIGNOLA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent must provide at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal is required.
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