Overview
Rosolina Mare Via Foci Adige wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Rosolina Mare in Veneto, Italy. It is located near the Adige River mouth and the Adriatic Sea.
The Rosolina Mare Via Foci Adige wastewater treatment plant is situated in the coastal town of Rosolina Mare, within the Veneto region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 19,601 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea via the nearby Adige River mouth. The area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for birds. The Po Delta, a significant wetland system, lies to the south, and the coastal waters are influenced by nutrient inputs from agricultural and urban sources.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the mouth of the Adige River, which flows into the northern Adriatic Sea. This coastal zone is part of a dynamic deltaic system that supports diverse aquatic habitats and migratory bird populations. The Adriatic Sea in this region is semi-enclosed, making it sensitive to nutrient enrichment from wastewater discharges. Proper treatment is essential to protect local fisheries and the ecological balance of the lagoon and coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Foci Adige in Rosolina Mare, a coastal town in the municipality of Rosolina, Rovigo province, Veneto region, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 19,601 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Adriatic Sea via the nearby Adige River mouth. As a coastal discharge, it must meet stringent treatment standards to protect marine water quality.
As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent discharging into coastal waters.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard. Plants may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Adriatic Sea, which is prone to eutrophication.
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