DEPURATORE PRIVATO DELL'ISOLA DI ALBARELLA ROSOLINA - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Rosolina, Veneto

Located on Albarella Island in the municipality of Rosolina, Veneto, Italy, this wastewater treatment plant serves a population of approximately 9,500 residents. The plant is situated along the Adriatic coast, within 50 km of the shoreline, and operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration (between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent), the EU directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the surrounding environment, which includes the Po River delta and the northern Adriatic Sea. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal waters and the Po Delta ecosystem from nutrient pollution and pathogens.

The plant discharges into the Po River delta, which flows into the northern Adriatic Sea. This area is part of a large deltaic system that supports rich biodiversity, including fish nurseries and migratory bird habitats. The coastal waters are sensitive to nutrient inputs, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preventing eutrophication and maintaining water quality in the Adriatic Sea.