Overview
Preganziol Via Schiavonia wastewater treatment plant serves Mogliano Veneto, Veneto, Italy, with a population equivalent of 12,606. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
The Preganziol Via Schiavonia wastewater treatment plant is located in Mogliano Veneto, in the Veneto region of Italy. It serves a population equivalent of 12,606, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Adriatic Sea. As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance with the directive ensures appropriate treatment before discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Adriatic Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal ecosystems. The Veneto region is known for its lagoon systems, including the Venice Lagoon, which are ecologically sensitive areas requiring careful wastewater management to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea via local rivers and canals. The Venice Lagoon, a nearby ecologically sensitive area, supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mogliano Veneto, in the Veneto region of Italy, near the Adriatic coast.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 12,606, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Adriatic Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal ecosystems.
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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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