Overview
Badia Polesine Via Ca' Mignola wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Badia Polesine in Veneto, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Badia Polesine Via Ca' Mignola wastewater treatment plant is located in the Veneto region of northern Italy, serving the town of Badia Polesine in the province of Rovigo. The plant treats wastewater from a population of approximately 8,439 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under European Union regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to provide secondary treatment. The regulatory framework ensures that appropriate biological treatment is in place to meet effluent quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River is Italy's longest river and flows into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this important regional watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural runoff and industrial activity. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the health of the Po River and the Adriatic coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Badia Polesine, in the Veneto region of northern Italy, specifically in the province of Rovigo.
The plant serves a population of approximately 8,439 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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