Overview
The Caorle San Giorgio di Livenza wastewater treatment plant in San Stino di Livenza, Veneto, Italy, serves a population of 1,135 with secondary treatment. It discharges 224.69 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The Caorle San Giorgio di Livenza wastewater treatment plant is located in San Stino di Livenza, within the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The plant serves a small population of 1,135 and is situated near the Adriatic coast, less than 10 kilometers from the sea. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 3,000 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 224.69 cubic meters per day, indicating significant spare capacity. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the northern Adriatic Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is part of a sensitive ecosystem that includes lagoons and wetlands. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and the ecological health of the Adriatic coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the drainage network of the Veneto plain, which flows into the Adriatic Sea near the Venetian Lagoon. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a habitat for migratory birds. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient pollution. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects the region's marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Stino di Livenza, in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, near the Adriatic coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids in the wastewater.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Adriatic Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality.
The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU directive, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 generally require secondary treatment. For smaller plants like this, appropriate treatment is determined by local authorities to meet environmental objectives.
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