Overview
Auronzo di Cadore Tarlisse wastewater treatment plant serves the Veneto town of Auronzo di Cadore, Italy, with a population equivalent of 7,772. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Auronzo di Cadore Tarlisse wastewater treatment plant is located in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, serving the town of Auronzo di Cadore in the province of Belluno. Situated along the Strada Regionale 48 delle Dolomiti, the facility treats wastewater for a population equivalent of 7,772 residents. The plant is positioned in a mountainous area near the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site, though no specific protected-area designation is confirmed for the immediate vicinity. As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. For plants serving around 7,772 people, secondary treatment is the standard expectation under this regulatory framework. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas, which may apply given the alpine environment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Piave River basin. The Piave River flows southward through the Veneto region before emptying into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as trout and grayling. The plant's operation helps protect these water bodies from untreated wastewater pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Piave River, which flows through the Veneto region and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea. The Piave River basin supports a variety of aquatic ecosystems, including habitats for fish species like marble trout and grayling. The alpine setting means the receiving waters are sensitive to nutrient loading, making effective treatment important for maintaining water quality in this ecologically valuable area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Regionale 48 delle Dolomiti in Santa Caterina, Auronzo di Cadore, in the province of Belluno, Veneto, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 7,772 people in the town of Auronzo di Cadore and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Piave River basin, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter.
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