CORDENONS_VIA_AQUILEIA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pordenone, Friuli-Venezia Giulia

CORDENONS_VIA_AQUILEIA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Pordenone, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,645 residents and has a designed capacity of 6,000 cubic meters per day, with a reported discharge volume of 721.58 cubic meters. It is situated inland, more than 10 kilometers from the coast. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. Advanced treatment goes beyond secondary, often including nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Po River basin or nearby coastal lagoons. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for agriculture and tourism. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Po River basin, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea. This region includes ecologically sensitive areas such as the Po Delta and coastal lagoons, which support migratory birds and fish. Advanced treatment reduces nitrogen and phosphorus, mitigating eutrophication risks in these downstream waters.