Fontanelle Via Roma Wastewater Treatment Plant, Fontanelle, Veneto

Fontanelle Via Roma is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Fontanelle, a town in the Veneto region of Italy. The plant serves a population of 717, making it a small-scale facility within the municipal wastewater infrastructure of the area. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,000 cubic meters per day and currently discharges approximately 141.94 cubic meters per day. Italy implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect sensitive water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Piave River basin and then into the Adriatic Sea. This contributes to the ecological health of the downstream environment, supporting aquatic life and water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Piave River and eventually the Adriatic Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream habitats from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for both ecological and recreational uses.