Overview
San Donà di Piave Via Tronco wastewater treatment plant serves the city of San Donà di Piave in Veneto, Italy. It is a medium-sized facility treating wastewater from approximately 38,463 people.
The San Donà di Piave Via Tronco wastewater treatment plant is located in San Donà di Piave, in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The facility serves a population of around 38,463, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Piave River. The Piave River is an important watercourse in the Veneto region, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. Proper treatment helps protect the sensitive coastal environment of the northern Adriatic.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Piave River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea near the Venetian Lagoon. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and important fisheries. The Piave River itself is a key water resource for the Veneto region, and maintaining water quality is essential for both ecological health and human uses such as irrigation and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Giovanni Tronco in San Donà di Piave, in the province of Venice, Veneto region, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 38,463 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Piave River and eventually reaches 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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment needed if discharging into sensitive areas.
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