Overview
CEGGIA_CAPOLUOGO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Ceggia in Veneto, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 5,196.
CEGGIA_CAPOLUOGO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ceggia, a town in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,196 residents and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a small-scale facility typical of smaller agglomerations in the region. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italian regulations mandate appropriate treatment to meet receiving water quality standards. The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Adriatic Sea, given the plant's proximity to the coast. The Veneto region is characterized by a network of rivers and canals, and proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect the sensitive lagoon and coastal ecosystems downstream.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Veneto region, which drains into the northern Adriatic Sea via rivers such as the Piave and Livenza. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and protects the coastal marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
CEGGIA_CAPOLUOGO is located in Ceggia, a town in the province of Venice, Veneto region, northeastern Italy.
The plant serves a population of 5,196, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
For small agglomerations like this, Italian regulations typically mandate secondary treatment to meet water quality standards, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive areas.
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