Overview
Castel d'Azzano San Martino wastewater treatment plant serves the Veneto region of Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 15,376 residents. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Castel d'Azzano San Martino wastewater treatment plant is located in Castel d'Azzano, a municipality in the province of Verona, Veneto, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 15,376 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Adige River, one of Italy's major rivers, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural activity and proximity to the city of Verona, making effective wastewater treatment important for protecting both local water quality and the downstream Adriatic ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Adige River basin, which flows into the northern Adriatic Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological zone. Effective treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects water quality in the river and sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Castel d'Azzano, in the province of Verona, Veneto region, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 15,376 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the Adige River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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