Overview
Fitodepurazione di Trevignano Vicolo Venezia is a secondary treatment plant in Trevignano, Veneto, Italy, serving a small population of 39.
Fitodepurazione di Trevignano Vicolo Venezia is a wastewater treatment plant located in Trevignano, in the Veneto region of Italy. The plant serves a small population of 39 people, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. It is situated in the municipality of Trevignano, within the province of Treviso. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000, and this plant, serving only 39 people, exceeds that requirement. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the surrounding environment. The plant is located more than 10 km from the coast but within 50 km, indicating its discharge eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea via the regional river network. This plant plays a role in maintaining water quality in the Veneto region, which is known for its agricultural and industrial activities.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge flows into the local drainage network of the Veneto region, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via rivers such as the Piave or Sile. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region with significant agricultural runoff. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Vicolo Venezia, in the town of Trevignano, in the province of Treviso, Veneto region, Italy.
The plant serves a small population of 39 people, typical of a rural or small community facility.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Adriatic Sea via the regional river network.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for treatment levels based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is standard, as required by EU directives. Italy implements these standards through national regulations, ensuring adequate removal of organic matter and nutrients.
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