Crocetta del Montello Wastewater Treatment Plant, Veneto, Italy

The Crocetta del Montello wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Crocetta del Montello, in the province of Treviso, Veneto region, Italy. It serves a small population of 237 residents, reflecting its role as a local facility for a small agglomeration. The plant is situated in an industrial area (Zona PIP) and is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed under Italian regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 240 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 46.92 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent suitable for sensitive environments. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Piave River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. The Piave River is an important ecological corridor in northeastern Italy, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and recreation. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the downstream environment, including the Venice Lagoon ecosystem.

The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Piave River, a major watercourse in the Veneto region. The Piave flows southeast into the Adriatic Sea, passing through areas of ecological significance, including wetlands and agricultural zones. The advanced treatment at this facility reduces nutrient loads and pollutants, helping to maintain water quality in the Piave basin and ultimately the Adriatic coastal environment, which supports fisheries and tourism.