Overview
Noventa di Piave Capoluogo Via Torino is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 4,274 people in Noventa di Piave, Veneto, Italy. It discharges 846.10 cubic meters of treated effluent daily, with a designed capacity of 4,500 cubic meters.
The Noventa di Piave Capoluogo Via Torino wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Noventa di Piave in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. With a population equivalent of 4,274, it is classified as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is situated near the Piave River, a major watercourse that flows into the Adriatic Sea. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity of 4,500 cubic meters per day accommodates current flows, with an average daily discharge of 846.10 cubic meters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage network, ultimately reaching the Piave River and then the Adriatic Sea. The Piave River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Veneto region. The plant's coastal proximity (within 10 km) means its discharge contributes to the nutrient load entering the Adriatic, a semi-enclosed sea sensitive to eutrophication.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piave River basin, which flows into the northern Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic is a shallow, semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient enrichment from agricultural runoff and wastewater discharges. The Piave River supports diverse fish populations and migratory bird species along its course. The coastal zone near the river mouth includes sandy beaches and lagoon systems that are ecologically sensitive to changes in water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Noventa di Piave, in the province of Venice, Veneto region, Italy. Its address is Noventa di Piave, Venezia, Veneto, 30020.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 4,274 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage network, which flows into the Piave River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, meeting the minimum requirement under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
The plant is within 10 km of the coast, meaning its discharge contributes to the nutrient load entering the Adriatic Sea, a sensitive ecosystem prone to eutrophication. Italian regulations require appropriate treatment to protect coastal waters.
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