Overview
FELTRE_STAZIONE_FERROVIARIA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Feltre, Veneto, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 35,522 people, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
FELTRE_STAZIONE_FERROVIARIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Feltre, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 35,522, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated in the Alpine foothills, near the Piave River basin, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea. As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Piave River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea. The Piave River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the Veneto region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piave River basin, which flows through the Veneto region into the Adriatic Sea. The Piave River supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as trout and grayling, and is an important migratory corridor. The downstream environment includes the Venetian Lagoon, a ecologically sensitive area that benefits from reduced nutrient loads from upstream treatment plants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Feltre, in the Veneto region of northern Italy, near the Piave River basin.
The plant serves approximately 35,522 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Piave River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.
For medium agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving water body is designated as sensitive under the EU UWWTD.
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