Overview
ERACLEA_PONTE_CREPALDO is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,245 people in Eraclea, Veneto, Italy. It discharges 444.43 m³/day of treated wastewater and is located within 10 km of the coast.
ERACLEA_PONTE_CREPALDO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Eraclea, in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The plant serves a population of 2,245, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). It is situated near the Adriatic coast, within 10 km of the shoreline, and operates under Italian regulations that implement the UWWTD. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the UWWTD for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 4,700 m³/day, and it currently discharges an average of 444.43 m³/day of treated effluent. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea. The coastal environment of the northern Adriatic is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and important fisheries. The plant's proximity to the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect coastal water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the drainage basin of the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient pollution. The northern Adriatic coast near Eraclea features sandy beaches and lagoon systems that support diverse aquatic life, including fish nurseries and migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain the ecological health of this coastal region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Eraclea, in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, near the Adriatic coast.
The plant serves a population of 2,245 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
The plant operates under Italian regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 discharging into coastal waters.
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