Overview
Cinto Euganeo Via Bomba is a secondary treatment plant serving 438 people in Cinto Euganeo, Veneto, Italy. It discharges 86.71 m³/day of treated wastewater.
Cinto Euganeo Via Bomba is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cinto Euganeo, a town in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The plant serves a small population of 438 residents and operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for agglomerations of this size under EU regulations. With a designed capacity of 800 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 86.71 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Po River basin and the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream ecosystems from untreated sewage.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that feed into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation. The Veneto region's water bodies are ecologically sensitive, and proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and contamination of coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Bomba in Cinto Euganeo, a town in the province of Padova, Veneto region, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 438 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for small agglomerations and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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