Overview
Noventa Vicentina Via De Gasperi wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 7,876 people in Noventa Vicentina, Veneto, Italy. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
The Noventa Vicentina Via De Gasperi wastewater treatment plant is located in Noventa Vicentina, a town in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,876 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, agglomerations of this size are required to provide appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to meet effluent quality standards. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with environmental standards for discharge into local water bodies. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Po River basin. The Veneto region is characterized by intensive agriculture and urban development, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network within the Po River basin, one of Italy's largest and most ecologically significant watersheds. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the sensitive coastal environment of the northern Adriatic.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Noventa Vicentina, in the province of Vicenza, Veneto region, Italy. Its address is Laterale Via Borghetto, Noventa Vicentina.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant helps protect the water quality of the Po River basin and its tributaries, which are vital for agriculture, drinking water, and ecosystems in northeastern Italy.
As a plant serving approximately 7,876 people, it is classified as a small to medium agglomeration under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC). The directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to meet effluent standards before discharge.
For agglomerations of this size, Italian plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, which includes processes like activated sludge or biofiltration to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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