Overview
Lignano Sabbiadoro wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 55,000 people in Italy. Located near the Adriatic coast, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Lignano Sabbiadoro wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving a population of around 55,000 in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy. Situated near the Adriatic Sea, the plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal environment from pollution. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the directive mandates appropriate treatment to meet effluent quality standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed marine basin that is ecologically sensitive. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its discharge can affect coastal water quality, supporting tourism and marine biodiversity. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the region's beaches and fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea basin. The Adriatic is a shallow, semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient pollution. The coastal area near Lignano Sabbiadoro supports tourism, fishing, and diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and migratory fish. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to maintain water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lignano Sabbiadoro, a coastal town in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy, near the Adriatic Sea.
The plant serves approximately 55,394 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Adriatic Sea, a coastal marine environment that requires careful management to protect water quality and ecosystems.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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