Overview
RUBANO VIA MAZZINI wastewater treatment plant serves Rubano in Veneto, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 16,471 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
RUBANO VIA MAZZINI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Rubano, a municipality in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 16,471, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated in the Po Valley, an area with intensive agriculture and urban development. As an Italian plant, RUBANO VIA MAZZINI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, such as the Venice Lagoon or the Adriatic Sea. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a facility capable of handling the local wastewater load. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water network, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin and then into the Adriatic Sea. This discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local environment from untreated sewage pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and ecological corridor. The Venice Lagoon, a sensitive coastal ecosystem, is downstream and benefits from proper wastewater treatment to prevent eutrophication and habitat degradation.
Frequently asked questions
RUBANO VIA MAZZINI is located at 20, Viale Po, Sarmeola, Rubano, Padova, Veneto, 35030, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 16,471 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which drains into the Po River basin and ultimately the Adriatic Sea.
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 and may require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. In Italy, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Adriatic Sea.
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