Overview
Quarto D'Altino Via Marconi wastewater treatment plant serves Roncade, Veneto, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 43,877. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Quarto D'Altino Via Marconi wastewater treatment plant is located in Roncade, within the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The facility serves a population equivalent of approximately 43,877, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Adriatic Sea, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater from the area. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Adriatic Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality. The Veneto region features a network of rivers and canals, and proper wastewater treatment is essential to safeguard the ecological health of the Adriatic and its coastal ecosystems, which support diverse marine life and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea via local rivers and canals in the Veneto region. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Roncade, in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, near the Adriatic coast.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 43,877 people.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Adriatic Sea, following Italian and EU regulations.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, and tertiary treatment may be needed if discharging into sensitive areas.
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