Overview
PADOVA_VIA_A_PEDANIO_LOCALITA_CA_NORDIO is a large wastewater treatment plant serving over 210,000 people in Ponte San Nicolò, Veneto, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
PADOVA_VIA_A_PEDANIO_LOCALITA_CA_NORDIO is a major wastewater treatment plant located in Roncaglia, Ponte San Nicolò, in the Veneto region of Italy. Serving a population of over 212,000, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near Padova and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the area. As a large agglomeration, the plant is required to meet stringent treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required for sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in million cubic meters per year or similar unit), indicating significant infrastructure to handle the wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Brenta River or other nearby waterways. The plant's operations help protect the ecological health of the Veneto region's rivers and coastal environment, supporting biodiversity and water quality in the Po River basin and the northern Adriatic.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water network that flows into the Brenta River, which then reaches the Adriatic Sea near Venice. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the Venetian Lagoon. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the region's aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Roncaglia, Ponte San Nicolò, in the province of Padova, Veneto, Italy.
The plant serves a population of over 212,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Brenta River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, the plant is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU UWWTD, with tertiary treatment if discharging to sensitive areas.
In Italy, large agglomerations typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to comply with EU directives and protect sensitive water bodies like the Adriatic Sea.
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