Overview
MARTIGNACCO wastewater treatment plant serves Ceresetto/Sarsêt in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. It provides advanced treatment for a population of 2,546 with a designed capacity of 7,000 m³/day.
The MARTIGNACCO wastewater treatment plant is located in Ceresetto/Sarsêt, within the municipality of Martignacco in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,546 and has a designed capacity of 7,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 769.18 m³/day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Isonzo/Soca river system. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for agriculture and tourism. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network that ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea via the Isonzo/Soca river basin. This coastal region supports sensitive marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and fish nursery areas. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient inputs, helping to prevent eutrophication in the northern Adriatic, which is known for its limited water exchange and vulnerability to algal blooms.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Maù in Ceresetto/Sarsêt, within the municipality of Martignacco, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,546 people.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which include nutrient removal to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus levels before discharge.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent, and advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Isonzo/Soca river system and eventually the Adriatic Sea, helping to protect coastal and marine ecosystems.
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