Overview
Crespano del Grappa wastewater treatment plant in Veneto, Italy serves 2,457 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 486.40 cubic meters daily and has a designed capacity of 3,500 cubic meters.
The Crespano del Grappa wastewater treatment plant is located in the Veneto region of Italy, serving the town of Crespano del Grappa and surrounding areas. With a population equivalent of 2,457, it is classified as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for all inland discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. It has a designed capacity of 3,500 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily flow of 486.40 cubic meters, indicating significant spare capacity. The facility is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Piave River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream environments. By treating wastewater to secondary standards, it reduces nutrient and organic pollution loads, helping to maintain water quality in the region's rivers and the Adriatic Sea. The Veneto region is known for its agricultural and industrial activities, making effective wastewater treatment essential for safeguarding both human health and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Piave River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. The Piave River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin sensitive to algal blooms.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Giare in Crespano del Grappa, part of the municipality of Pieve del Grappa, in the province of Treviso, Veneto, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 2,457 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Piave River basin, ultimately flowing into the Adriatic Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to provide secondary treatment. This plant meets that requirement.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or biological filtration. The plant's design capacity of 3,500 m3/day suggests it can accommodate future growth.
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