Overview
GAZZO_PADOVANO_VIA_CADORNA_LOC_GROSSA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Grossa, Veneto, Italy, serving approximately 3,217 people with a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day.
GAZZO_PADOVANO_VIA_CADORNA_LOC_GROSSA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the locality of Grossa, within the municipality of Gazzo, Padova province, Veneto, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,217, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and European regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 3,500 m³/day, and the reported discharge volume is 636.85 m³/day, indicating operational capacity well below design limits. Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Brenta River basin. The Veneto region is characterized by intensive agriculture and urban development, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting both local waterways and the sensitive coastal ecosystem of the northern Adriatic.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Brenta River basin, which flows through the Veneto plain and into the Adriatic Sea near the Venetian Lagoon. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for birds. The region's flat terrain and intensive agriculture increase the risk of nutrient runoff, making secondary treatment essential to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Luigi Cadorna in the locality of Grossa, within the municipality of Gazzo, Padova province, Veneto, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 3,217 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses within the Brenta River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Italian law. For small agglomerations (under 10,000 population equivalent), secondary treatment is required for freshwater discharges, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
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