Overview
Monselice Via del Borgo wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 17,569 people in Monselice, Veneto, Italy. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The MONSELICE_VIA_DEL_BORGO wastewater treatment plant is located in Monselice, a town in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. Situated in the Padova province, the facility serves a population of about 17,569 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Po River basin or smaller coastal rivers. The Veneto region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for agriculture and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network within the Po River basin, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is Italy's largest river system and supports extensive agriculture, wetlands, and biodiversity. Downstream waters include the Po Delta, a ecologically sensitive area that provides critical habitat for migratory birds and fish species. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this productive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Monselice, in the province of Padova, Veneto region, Italy. The address is Via Vetta, San Bortolo, Monselice, 35043.
The plant serves approximately 17,569 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin, ultimately flowing into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian wastewater facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent, with possible tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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