Overview
PESCANTINA_TREMOLE_ is a wastewater treatment plant in Pescantina, Veneto, Italy, serving approximately 10,741 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
PESCANTINA_TREMOLE_ is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pescantina, a town in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of around 10,741, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. Its location in the Adige River basin places it within a region known for agricultural activity and proximity to the Po Valley. As a plant serving a population between 10,000 and 150,000, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets European standards for wastewater treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Adige River, one of Italy's major rivers, which empties into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Adige basin and the downstream marine environment, supporting aquatic life and reducing nutrient pollution in the Adriatic.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adige River basin, which flows through northeastern Italy before reaching the Adriatic Sea near the Po Delta. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as the Adriatic sturgeon and various migratory birds. The region is also agriculturally intensive, making nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
PESCANTINA_TREMOLE_ is located in Pescantina, a town in the Veneto region of northern Italy, near Verona.
The plant serves approximately 10,741 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Adige River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required to protect water bodies from eutrophication.
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