Overview
PESCANTINA_SETTIMO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Verona, Veneto, Italy, serving a population of 2,685. It discharges treated water into the local water system, supporting environmental protection in the Adige River basin.
PESCANTINA_SETTIMO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Verona, in the Veneto region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,685 people, making it a small-scale facility within the municipal wastewater infrastructure of the area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. It has a designed capacity of 3,000 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily volume of 531.54 cubic meters, indicating operational headroom. As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with advanced treatment required in sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Adige River, one of Italy's major rivers flowing into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Adige basin and the downstream marine environment, supporting aquatic life and regional water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adige River basin, which flows through northeastern Italy into the Adriatic Sea. The Adige is a significant watercourse supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural irrigation. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient loading and protect the sensitive coastal zone of the Adriatic, which is important for tourism and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
PESCANTINA_SETTIMO is located in Verona, in the Veneto region of Italy, at Via Turbina, 51.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,685 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Adige River and eventually the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent and advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
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