Overview
ADRIA_VIA_RETRATTO is a wastewater treatment plant in Adria, Veneto, Italy, serving approximately 15,030 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
ADRIA_VIA_RETRATTO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Adria, a town in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The plant serves a population of about 15,030, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under EU classification. As a plant in Italy, it 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 stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Po River delta or nearby coastal waters. The Veneto region is characterized by a dense network of rivers and canals, and the area supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect the ecological health of the Po delta and the northern Adriatic Sea, which are important for fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows into the Po River delta, one of the largest and most ecologically significant wetlands in the Mediterranean. The delta supports diverse bird species, fish, and plant life, and is a critical stopover for migratory birds. The treated effluent ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea, where nutrient loading can contribute to eutrophication. Effective treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
ADRIA_VIA_RETRATTO is located in Adria, a town in the province of Rovigo, in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy.
The plant serves approximately 15,030 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Po River delta and eventually the Adriatic Sea.
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 and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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