Rivignano Via Latisana Wastewater Treatment Plant - Rivignano Teor, Italy

The Rivignano Via Latisana wastewater treatment plant is located in Rivignano Teor, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy. This facility serves a small population of approximately 1,004 residents, providing primary treatment for municipal wastewater. As a small-scale facility in Italy, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. Primary treatment is the minimum level for small communities, though secondary treatment is typically mandated for larger populations. The plant's coastal proximity may influence regulatory requirements for nutrient removal. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive ecological conditions. The region's coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the Adriatic and its coastal ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows into the Adriatic Sea, a shallow basin with limited water exchange. The Adriatic supports important fisheries and marine biodiversity, including seagrass meadows and nursery habitats. Coastal discharges in this region require careful management to prevent eutrophication and protect sensitive marine ecosystems.