BRESSANVIDO_V_STRADA_ALTA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bolzano Vicentino, Veneto

BRESSANVIDO_V_STRADA_ALTA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Bolzano Vicentino, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,855 people, reflecting a small to medium agglomeration scale typical of the area's suburban and rural communities. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. This level of treatment is often implemented in sensitive areas to reduce nutrient loads and protect receiving water bodies. The designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day indicates the plant is sized to handle the community's wastewater flows. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Brenta or Bacchiglione river systems. The Veneto region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for agriculture and tourism, making advanced treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.

The plant discharges into the local drainage network within the Veneto region, which flows into the Adriatic Sea via rivers such as the Brenta or Bacchiglione. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and sensitive coastal zones that support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient pollution, protecting these ecosystems from eutrophication.