DEPURATORE DI PIEVE TESINO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pieve Tesino, Italy

DEPURATORE DI PIEVE TESINO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Pieve Tesino, within the Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,662 residents and has a designed capacity of 4,500 cubic meters per day, with a discharge volume of 257.01 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment plant, it provides a high level of pollutant removal, including nutrients, which is typical for facilities in sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. For a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, secondary treatment is generally mandated, but advanced treatment may be required if the discharge enters a sensitive area such as a lake or river used for drinking water abstraction. The plant's advanced treatment level suggests it likely discharges into a sensitive water body or is designed to meet stringent local standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, ultimately flowing into the Brenta River via the Tesino stream. The Brenta River drains into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the downstream aquatic environment, including the Brenta River ecosystem and the Venice Lagoon, by reducing nutrient loads and preventing eutrophication.

The plant discharges into the Tesino stream, a tributary of the Brenta River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Brenta River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the Veneto region. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution, which is critical for maintaining water quality in the Adriatic coastal zone.