Overview
Portogruaro Via Piero Della Francesca is a secondary treatment plant serving 150 people in Portogruaro, Veneto, Italy. It discharges 29.70 m³/day of treated wastewater, with a designed capacity of 150 m³/day.
The Portogruaro Via Piero Della Francesca wastewater treatment plant is located in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, serving the small community of Portogruaro. This facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed under Italian and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 150 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 29.70 m³/day, it operates well below its capacity, serving a population equivalent of 150. As a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), it meets the requirement for appropriate treatment before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive ecological conditions. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its discharge contributes to the nutrient load in the region, which is managed under the EU Nitrates Directive and regional water protection plans.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows into the Adriatic Sea via the Lemene River and the Venetian Lagoon. The Adriatic Sea is a shallow, semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient enrichment from wastewater discharges. The region supports diverse aquatic life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, and is an important area for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution but may not fully remove nutrients, contributing to eutrophication risks in the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Portogruaro, in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, at Via L. Artico in the Galletto area.
The plant has a designed capacity of 150 m³ per day and currently discharges approximately 29.70 m³ per day of treated wastewater.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Lemene River and eventually reach the Adriatic Sea.
As a small agglomeration serving 150 people, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment (secondary or equivalent) for discharges into sensitive areas like the Adriatic Sea.
For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, Italian regulations require appropriate treatment to meet quality standards. Secondary treatment is common, as seen at this plant, to reduce organic load and protect receiving waters.
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