Overview
MEL_PAGOGNANE_VALLA_RONCOI is a closed secondary treatment plant in Borgo Valbelluna, Veneto, Italy. It served the local community before ceasing operations.
MEL_PAGOGNANE_VALLA_RONCOI is a former wastewater treatment plant located in the Pagognane district of Mel, within the municipality of Borgo Valbelluna in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The plant provided secondary treatment for the local population before its closure. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant would have met the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The plant's closure may reflect upgrades or consolidation of regional wastewater infrastructure. The area drains into the Piave River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. The Piave River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Piave River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Piave River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The downstream environment includes the Venetian Lagoon, a ecologically sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Pagognane district of Mel, within the municipality of Borgo Valbelluna, in the Veneto region of northern Italy.
The plant is closed and no longer in operation.
The plant provided secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for most agglomerations.
As an Italian plant, it operated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets minimum treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
The plant is in the Piave River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader Venetian Lagoon ecosystem.
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