Overview
Farra di Soligo Via Boschet is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Veneto, Italy, serving about 4,448 people. It discharges treated water into the local river system, ultimately flowing to the Adriatic Sea.
Farra di Soligo Via Boschet is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Farra di Soligo, a town in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,448 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. Its location in the Piave River basin places it within a region known for its agricultural and scenic landscapes. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 5,000 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 880.55 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of municipal wastewater. The plant's advanced treatment likely includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Piave River, which flows southeast into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. This discharge contributes to the ecological health of the river and the Adriatic coastal zone, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piave River basin, which flows through the Veneto region and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Piave River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important water resource for agriculture and tourism. Downstream, the Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin sensitive to nutrient pollution, making advanced treatment essential for protecting coastal water quality and marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via del Musil in Farra di Soligo, in the province of Treviso, Veneto region, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 4,448 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Piave River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in line with EU standards for sensitive areas.
As a small agglomeration in Italy, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds this standard.
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