Overview
Villanova Mondovi wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Monastero di Vasco in Piemonte, Italy. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 4,030 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Villanova Mondovi wastewater treatment plant is located in Monastero di Vasco, a municipality in the province of Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 4,030 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater and transitional waters. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may require more advanced treatment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses 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 regions along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and ecological corridor in northern Italy. The Po River delta is a key habitat for migratory birds and fish species, making water quality management critical for downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Monastero di Vasco, in the province of Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy, along SP271 near Casali Navea.
The plant serves approximately 4,030 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Po River basin, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, unless the receiving waters are sensitive, in which case more advanced treatment may be needed.
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