Overview
BELLUNO_SALCE_VIA_DEL_BOSCON is a closed secondary treatment plant in Belluno, Veneto, Italy. It served the local population under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BELLUNO_SALCE_VIA_DEL_BOSCON is a former wastewater treatment plant located in the Salce district of Belluno, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The plant was situated in the Alpine foothills, serving the municipal area of Belluno. As a secondary treatment facility, it was designed to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater before discharge. Although the plant is now closed, it operated under Italy's transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations of over 2,000 population equivalent, with more stringent requirements for sensitive areas. The plant's secondary treatment level aligns with standard requirements for inland freshwater discharges in the region. The plant's receiving waters ultimately drain into the Piave River, which flows south through the Veneto region into the Adriatic Sea near Jesolo. The Piave River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and tourism in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent would have discharged into local watercourses that feed the Piave River, a major river in northeastern Italy. The Piave flows from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea, supporting ecosystems including fish species such as trout and grayling. The river's delta and coastal area are ecologically sensitive, hosting migratory birds and marine life. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant was located in the Salce district of Belluno, in the Veneto region of northern Italy, at Via del Boscon.
The plant provided secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant's treated effluent would have discharged into local streams that feed the Piave River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Plants in the Belluno area typically provide secondary or tertiary treatment to protect the sensitive Alpine and Adriatic ecosystems, in line with EU requirements.
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