Overview
Eraclea Mare wastewater treatment plant serves about 15,000 people in Eraclea, Veneto, Italy. Located near the Adriatic coast, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Eraclea Mare wastewater treatment plant, located in Eraclea, Veneto, Italy, serves a population of approximately 15,000 residents. The facility is situated in the coastal area of Eraclea Mare, a popular tourist destination along the Adriatic Sea. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater from both permanent residents and seasonal visitors. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to have secondary treatment as a minimum. For plants in sensitive areas, such as coastal zones, tertiary treatment may be mandated to reduce nutrient loads. The Eraclea Mare plant is expected to comply with these standards to protect the receiving marine environment. The treated effluent is discharged into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's operation helps safeguard coastal water quality, supporting tourism, fisheries, and marine biodiversity in the northern Adriatic region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea. The northern Adriatic is a shallow basin with slow water circulation, making it vulnerable to eutrophication from nutrient inputs. The area supports seagrass meadows, fish nurseries, and migratory bird populations. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to maintaining water quality for tourism and ecological health along the Veneto coast.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Eraclea Mare, a coastal frazione of Eraclea, in the province of Venice, Veneto region, Italy. Its address is along the provincial road connecting Eraclea to Eraclea Mare.
The plant serves approximately 15,000 people, including both permanent residents and seasonal tourists, typical for a coastal tourist destination in the Veneto region.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Adriatic Sea, which is a sensitive marine environment. The plant must comply with EU standards for coastal discharges to protect water quality.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment in sensitive coastal areas.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, Italian plants typically provide secondary biological treatment. In coastal areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect the Adriatic Sea.
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