Overview
La Valle Agordina Le Campe is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Veneto, Italy, serving about 4,061 people. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, supporting the ecological health of the region.
La Valle Agordina Le Campe is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in La Valle Agordina, in the Veneto region of Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,061 people, making it a small-to-medium agglomeration under Italian and EU classifications. The plant is situated in the Dolomites area, a mountainous region known for its pristine environment and tourism. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. With a designed capacity of 7,500 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of about 804 cubic meters per day, the facility has ample capacity to handle its service population. The advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent, reducing nutrient loads and protecting downstream water bodies. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Piave River system. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important corridor for migratory species. The plant's advanced treatment helps preserve the water quality of the Piave River and its tributaries, which are vital for both local ecosystems and human use.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piave River basin, which flows southeast through the Veneto region and empties into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. The Piave River supports a rich aquatic ecosystem, including fish species such as trout and grayling, and its waters are used for irrigation and recreation. The advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, helping to protect the downstream environment from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in La Valle Agordina, in the Veneto region of Italy, near the Dolomites mountain range.
The plant serves approximately 4,061 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide higher levels of pollutant removal than secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Piave River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an advanced treatment plant serving a small-to-medium agglomeration, it meets the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum and advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
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