Overview
Codevigo Via Altipiano is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 46,400 people in Codevigo, Veneto, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale
Codevigo Via Altipiano is a wastewater treatment plant located in Codevigo, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 46,400 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its address is Via Argine Destro Brenta, Santa Margherita, Codevigo, Padova, Veneto. As a plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it falls under the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary treatment (biological treatment) for such agglomerations, with more stringent tertiary treatment required if the discharge is into sensitive areas. Typical capacities for this population size are in the range of thousands of cubic meters per day. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, indicating its discharge likely reaches the Adriatic Sea via the Brenta River or other local waterways. The surrounding area is part of the Po River basin, a major agricultural and industrial region. Proper treatment is essential to protect the sensitive coastal and lagoon ecosystems, including the nearby Venice Lagoon, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Brenta River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea near the Venice Lagoon. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for birds. The lagoon is a complex ecosystem that requires careful management of nutrient inputs to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Argine Destro Brenta, Santa Margherita, in Codevigo, Padova, Veneto, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 46,400 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Brenta River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea near the Venice Lagoon.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment). If the receiving water is a sensitive area, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may also be mandated.
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