Overview
Pederobba Covolo is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Vidor, Veneto, Italy. It serves approximately 3,892 people with a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day and discharges 770.48 m³/day.
Pederobba Covolo is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Vidor, in the Veneto region of Italy. The facility serves a population of around 3,892 people and has a designed capacity of 3,500 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 770.48 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment plant, Pederobba Covolo goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, the directive requires at least secondary treatment, but the plant's advanced level indicates it operates in a sensitive area or under additional local requirements. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Piave River basin and then into the Adriatic Sea. The Veneto region is known for its agricultural and industrial activities, making advanced treatment crucial for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piave River basin, which flows from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea near Venice. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and tourism. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting the sensitive lagoon and coastal environments downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Pederobba Covolo is located in Vidor, in the province of Treviso, Veneto region, Italy. The address is Via Piave, Vidor, Treviso, Veneto, 31020.
The plant serves approximately 3,892 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU definitions.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Piave River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This is typical for plants in sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 people. Its advanced treatment level suggests it serves a sensitive area, such as a nutrient-sensitive catchment.
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