ROTZO_LOC_VAL_ORCHENTAL Wastewater Treatment Plant, Rotzo, Veneto

ROTZO_LOC_VAL_ORCHENTAL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rotzo, a small town in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of 322 people, reflecting its role in a small alpine community. It operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 400 cubic meters per day, and it currently treats an average daily flow of 63.75 cubic meters, indicating significant spare capacity. The plant's discharge volume and treatment level align with the requirements for small agglomerations under the EU directive. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Brenta River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea. The plant's location in the foothills of the Alps means it plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in a region known for its rivers and biodiversity. By maintaining secondary treatment, the facility helps safeguard the ecological health of the Brenta River and its tributaries.

The plant discharges into the Brenta River basin, which flows through the Veneto region and empties into the Adriatic Sea near Chioggia. The Brenta River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and recreation. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants, helping to maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.