Overview
Porto Viro Ovest S.S. Romea is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 25,587 people in Rovigo, Veneto, Italy. Located near the Po River delta, it discharges into the Adriatic Sea.
Porto Viro Ovest S.S. Romea is a wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of Porto Tolle, near Rovigo in the Veneto region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 25,587, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant of this scale in Italy, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The plant is situated in the Po River delta, a ecologically significant area that supports diverse aquatic life and important migratory bird populations. Treated effluent is discharged into the Adriatic Sea, contributing to the nutrient dynamics of the northern Adriatic, which is known for its sensitive marine ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Po River delta, one of the most important wetland areas in Italy, which drains into the northern Adriatic Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a critical stopover for migratory birds. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient inputs from wastewater.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Località Borgo Molo, Porto Tolle, in the province of Rovigo, Veneto, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 25,587 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Adriatic Sea via the Po River delta, a ecologically sensitive coastal area.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000-150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas like the Adriatic Sea.
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