ROVIGO_S_APOLLINARE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Rovigo, Veneto, Italy

ROVIGO_S_APOLLINARE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sant'Apollinare, Rovigo, in the Veneto region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 22,206 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to have secondary treatment as a minimum. For sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be required. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Po River delta. The Po River basin is a major ecological and economic resource in northern Italy, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this sensitive delta region.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po delta is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and serves as an important migratory corridor for birds. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the coastal marine environment.