Overview
Fossalta di Portogruaro Via Europa is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 2,455 people in Villanova Sant'Antonio, Veneto, Italy. It discharges 486 m³/day of treated effluent near the Adriatic coast.
The Fossalta di Portogruaro Via Europa wastewater treatment plant is located in Villanova Sant'Antonio, a frazione of Fossalta di Portogruaro in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The plant serves a population of 2,455 and has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day, currently treating 486 m³/day. It operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, going beyond the secondary treatment standard to achieve higher removal of nutrients and pollutants. This is particularly relevant given its proximity to the Adriatic Sea, as the directive mandates more stringent treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the coastal marine environment from eutrophication. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Adriatic Sea. The area is part of the Venice Lagoon watershed, a ecologically sensitive coastal ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's advanced treatment plays a key role in preserving water quality in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the drainage network of the Venice Lagoon, which ultimately flows into the northern Adriatic Sea. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows, fish nurseries, and migratory bird populations. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia in the lagoon and adjacent marine waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Europa in Villanova Sant'Antonio, a locality within the municipality of Fossalta di Portogruaro, in the province of Venice, Veneto region, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 2,455 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Venice Lagoon and ultimately the Adriatic Sea. The plant uses advanced treatment to minimize environmental impact on this sensitive coastal area.
The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This is appropriate for discharges into sensitive areas like the Adriatic coastal zone.
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