Overview
Portogruaro Via Venezia wastewater treatment plant serves 8,700 people in Portogruaro, Veneto, Italy. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
Portogruaro Via Venezia is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Borgo Palù area of Portogruaro, in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 8,700 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Lemene River and the Venice Lagoon. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological area for migratory birds and marine species.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Lemene River, which flows through the Venice Lagoon before reaching the northern Adriatic Sea. The Venice Lagoon is a transitional water body of high ecological value, supporting diverse fish and bird populations. Downstream environments include seagrass meadows and salt marshes that are sensitive to nutrient loading, making proper treatment essential for ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Arno, Borgo Palù, Portogruaro, in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy.
The plant serves approximately 8,700 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Lemene River, which flows through the Venice Lagoon and into the northern Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants of this scale in Italy typically provide secondary biological treatment, which includes processes like activated sludge or trickling filters to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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