Overview
San Bonifacio Palu wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 49,000 people in San Bonifacio, Veneto, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The San Bonifacio Palu wastewater treatment plant is located in San Bonifacio, a town in the Veneto region of northern Italy, within the province of Verona. Serving a population of around 49,000, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic and industrial flows from the urban area. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration (between 10,000 and 100,000 people), it falls under the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations of this size, with more stringent tertiary treatment required if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Adige River basin, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea. The Veneto region features a network of rivers and canals that support agriculture and ecosystems, making effective wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and aquatic life in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adige River basin, which flows through northeastern Italy into the Adriatic Sea near the Po Delta. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The Veneto region's lowland rivers and canals are ecologically sensitive, requiring effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication in the coastal Adriatic.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Bonifacio, in the province of Verona, Veneto region, northern Italy.
The plant serves approximately 49,309 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges into the Adige River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea, helping protect local waterways and the coastal environment.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it is required to provide at least secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Italy, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment (e.g., activated sludge) and may include nutrient removal to meet EU standards, especially in sensitive areas like the Adriatic basin.
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