Overview
CORDENONS_VIA_CHIAVORNICCO is a wastewater treatment plant in Cordenons, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, serving about 7,632 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
CORDENONS_VIA_CHIAVORNICCO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cordenons, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,632 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU classification. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment before discharge. The directive mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Po River basin or nearby coastal systems. The region is characterized by agricultural and urban influences, and the plant plays a role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, more than 50 km from the coast. Its treated wastewater likely flows into the Meduna or Livenza river systems, which eventually drain into the northern Adriatic Sea. This coastal zone supports diverse marine life and is important for fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could contribute to eutrophication in the sensitive Adriatic ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cordenons, in the province of Pordenone, Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, northeastern Italy.
The plant serves approximately 7,632 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local rivers such as the Meduna or Livenza, which flow into the Adriatic Sea.
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 discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people in freshwater areas typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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