VOLVERA_GERBOLE_NUOVO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Zucche, Piemonte

VOLVERA_GERBOLE_NUOVO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Zucche, a locality within the municipality of Volvera, in the Piemonte region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,200 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Po River basin, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is Italy's longest river and supports extensive agricultural and ecological systems, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.

The plant is located in the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important watersheds. Treated wastewater likely flows into smaller tributaries that feed the Po River, which traverses the Po Valley and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical resource for irrigation and drinking water. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the ecological balance of this vital waterway.