Overview
FIUMICELLO_LOC_SAN_LORENZO is a small wastewater treatment plant serving 220 people in Fiumicello Villa Vicentina, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
FIUMICELLO_LOC_SAN_LORENZO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the San Lorenzo locality of Fiumicello Villa Vicentina, in the Udine province of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. The plant serves a small population of 220 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or peri-urban setting within the region. As a small-scale facility in Italy, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries from plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, with less stringent requirements for smaller plants like this one. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Isonzo River or nearby coastal lagoons. The Friuli-Venezia Giulia region features ecologically sensitive coastal areas, including the Marano and Grado Lagoon, which support diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to protect these downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local watercourses that flow into the northern Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange. The nearby Marano and Grado Lagoon is a critical habitat for fish, waterfowl, and aquatic vegetation. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in these shallow coastal waters, making effective treatment important for preserving water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the San Lorenzo locality of Fiumicello Villa Vicentina, in the Udine province of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy.
The plant serves a small population of 220 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow toward the Adriatic Sea, likely via the Isonzo River or coastal lagoon systems.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population served and receiving water sensitivity.
For very small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, the EU directive allows appropriate treatment to meet local water quality objectives, often involving primary or secondary treatment with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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