Overview
MASERA_VIA_ROMA wastewater treatment plant serves Bertipaglia, Italy, with a population equivalent of 5,930. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
MASERA_VIA_ROMA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bertipaglia, a frazione of Maserà di Padova in the Veneto region of Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 5,930, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and discharges into the local hydrological network. As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, MASERA_VIA_ROMA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment before discharge. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, in which case more stringent treatment may apply. The plant's treated effluent likely flows into the Bacchiglione River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Brenta-Bacchiglione system. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bacchiglione River basin, part of the Brenta-Bacchiglione system that flows into the northern Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural runoff and urban pressures. The plant's treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in the lagoon and coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
MASERA_VIA_ROMA is located in Bertipaglia, a frazione of Maserà di Padova, in the Veneto region of Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 5,930, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local hydrological network, likely the Bacchiglione River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size unless sensitive areas require tertiary treatment.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment. In Italy, this is typically achieved through biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters.
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