Overview
S_PIETRO_DI_C_COSTALTA is a closed secondary treatment plant in Costalta, Veneto, Italy. It served the local community before ceasing operations.
S_PIETRO_DI_C_COSTALTA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Costalta, a frazione of San Pietro di Cadore in the Veneto region of Italy. The plant is situated in the mountainous area of Belluno province, near the Austrian border. It was designed to provide secondary treatment for municipal wastewater from the local community. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant would have employed biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), secondary treatment is the standard requirement for discharges into freshwater and estuaries. The plant is now closed, and its operational status indicates it no longer treats wastewater. The area drains into the Piave River basin, which flows south to the Adriatic Sea. The Piave River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The closure of the plant may have implications for local wastewater management, with flows likely redirected to other facilities.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and its drainage contributes to the Piave River basin. The Piave River flows into the Adriatic Sea, supporting a range of aquatic species and providing water for agriculture and industry. The mountainous terrain and sensitive alpine ecosystems require careful wastewater management to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Costalta, a frazione of San Pietro di Cadore, in the province of Belluno, Veneto, Italy. It is situated in the Dolomites near the Austrian border.
The plant is closed and no longer in operation. It previously provided secondary treatment for municipal wastewater.
The plant provided secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), secondary treatment is required for discharges into freshwater and estuaries from agglomerations of a certain size. The directive aims to protect water bodies from eutrophication and pollution.
The Piave River flows through the Veneto region into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture, industry, and recreation. The basin is ecologically sensitive due to its alpine origins and downstream coastal zone.
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