Overview
The COLOGNOLA_AI_COLLI_LOC_COLOMBARA_FRAZ_S_VITTORE plant in Soave, Veneto, Italy, is a closed secondary treatment facility. It served the local area under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The COLOGNOLA_AI_COLLI_LOC_COLOMBARA_FRAZ_S_VITTORE wastewater treatment plant is located in Soave, a town in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The plant is now closed, having provided secondary treatment to the local community. Its location in the Po River basin places it within a densely populated and agriculturally intensive area. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant met the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland freshwater discharges. The directive mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent, with more stringent requirements for sensitive areas. The plant's closure may reflect consolidation or upgrades to regional infrastructure. The plant's treated effluent would have discharged into local waterways that drain into the Adige River or the Po River system, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea. The Veneto region relies on these rivers for irrigation and drinking water, making wastewater treatment critical for protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important watersheds, draining the Alps and Apennines into the Adriatic Sea. The region supports intensive agriculture and is home to diverse aquatic life. The downstream environment includes the Po Delta, a ecologically sensitive area that provides habitat for migratory birds and fish species. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect these ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Soave, a town in the province of Verona, Veneto region, Italy. Its address is Via Orgnano, Soave, Verona, Veneto, 37038.
The plant provided secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for inland freshwater discharges.
The plant is listed as closed, which may be due to consolidation of wastewater services or upgrades to regional infrastructure.
The EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) requires secondary treatment for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent discharging to inland waters. This plant, as a secondary treatment facility, complied with that standard.
The plant is located in the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The region supports agriculture and biodiversity, making wastewater treatment important for preventing nutrient pollution and protecting downstream ecosystems.
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