Overview
LATISANA_VIA_LIGNANO_NORD is a wastewater treatment plant serving about 4,720 people in Latisana, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. It is located near the coast and operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
LATISANA_VIA_LIGNANO_NORD is a wastewater treatment plant serving the municipality of Latisana (also known as Tisane) in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy. The plant is situated in the locality of Paludo, near Via Lignano Nord, and serves a population of approximately 4,720 residents. It is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed under Italian national regulations. As a plant serving a small agglomeration (under 10,000 population equivalent), it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment before discharge. Italian plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet effluent quality standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a modest facility. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Tagliamento River basin. The region is characterized by coastal lagoons and wetlands that support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to protect the sensitive coastal environment and maintain water quality for tourism and fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the drainage basin of the Tagliamento River, one of the last morphologically intact rivers in the Alps, which flows into the northern Adriatic Sea near the Grado Lagoon. This coastal area supports important fish nurseries and migratory bird habitats. The proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means that treated effluent must meet stringent standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the fragile lagoon ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Latisana (also known as Tisane), in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy, near Via Lignano Nord in the locality of Paludo.
The plant serves approximately 4,720 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Tagliamento River basin and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea near the Grado Lagoon.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, transposed into Italian law. For small agglomerations, the directive requires appropriate treatment to meet effluent standards.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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