Overview
ASIAGO_LOCALITA_MOSELE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Roncalto, Asiago, in the Veneto region of Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 12,501 people.
ASIAGO_LOCALITA_MOSELE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Roncalto, a locality within the municipality of Asiago, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,501 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union regulations. 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. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with national and EU standards is expected. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Brenta or Piave river systems. The Veneto region is known for its extensive network of rivers and canals, and the plant plays a role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the Adriatic coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Brenta or Piave river basins, which flow into the northern Adriatic Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is an important fishing and tourism region. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects sensitive habitats in the lagoon and coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Roncalto, a locality within the municipality of Asiago, in the Veneto region of northern Italy.
The plant serves approximately 12,501 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Brenta or Piave river systems, ultimately reaching 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 directive, plants serving 10,000-150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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