Overview
CAMPIGLIA_DEI_BERICI_VIA_FOGAZZARO is a closed secondary treatment plant in Campiglia dei Berici, Veneto, Italy. It served the local community before decommissioning.
CAMPIGLIA_DEI_BERICI_VIA_FOGAZZARO is a former wastewater treatment plant located in Campiglia dei Berici, a town in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The plant was designed to serve the local population and is now closed, reflecting the evolution of regional wastewater infrastructure. As a secondary treatment facility, it would have provided biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), secondary treatment is the standard requirement for inland freshwater discharges, ensuring compliance with environmental quality standards. The area drains into the Bacchiglione River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea near Chioggia. The Veneto region's waterways support diverse aquatic life and are important for agriculture and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Bacchiglione River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The region's waterways support diverse aquatic ecosystems and are used for irrigation and recreation. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Campiglia dei Berici, a town in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy.
The plant is closed and no longer in operation.
The plant provided secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic pollutants.
As a secondary treatment plant, it complied with the EU UWWTD requirements for inland discharges. The directive mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent.
The plant is in the Bacchiglione River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically important region.
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