Overview
CORTINA_PIAN_DE_RASPINIS wastewater treatment plant serves Cortina d'Ampezzo, Veneto, Italy, with a population equivalent of 18,496. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, requiring secondary treatment for this agglome
The CORTINA_PIAN_DE_RASPINIS wastewater treatment plant is located in Cortina d'Ampezzo, a town in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, nestled in the Dolomites. The plant serves a population equivalent of 18,496, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Piave River basin. The Dolomites region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important area for biodiversity. The plant's operation helps protect the downstream environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piave River basin, which flows southeast through the Veneto region and empties into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. The Dolomites watershed is characterized by alpine streams and rivers that support cold-water fish species and macroinvertebrate communities. The region is ecologically sensitive due to its mountainous terrain and tourism pressures, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preserving water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, along Lunga Via delle Dolomiti in the Acquabona area.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 18,496, which includes residents and seasonal tourists in the Cortina d'Ampezzo area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Piave River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and, if needed, more advanced treatment for sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment with secondary settlement). In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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