Overview
San Giorgio in Bosco Via Morosini II is a secondary treatment plant serving Sant'Anna Morosina in Veneto, Italy. It treats wastewater for 137 people with a designed capacity of 150 m³/day.
San Giorgio in Bosco Via Morosini II is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sant'Anna Morosina, a frazione of San Giorgio in Bosco in the Veneto region of Italy. The plant serves a small population of 137 people and operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 150 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 27.12 cubic meters daily, indicating it operates well below its capacity. As a small-scale facility in a rural area, it contributes to local sanitation and water quality management in the Veneto plain. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Brenta River basin. The Veneto region relies on such plants to protect its waterways and the sensitive lagoon ecosystems of the northern Adriatic.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Brenta River, which empties into the northern Adriatic Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The Veneto region's water management is critical for preserving the ecological health of the Adriatic lagoons and coastal wetlands.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sant'Anna Morosina, a frazione of San Giorgio in Bosco, in the province of Padua, Veneto, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 137 people, making it a small-scale facility in a rural area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Brenta River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum requirement under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
Italy implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for small agglomerations (under 2,000 population equivalent) and more advanced treatment in sensitive areas. This plant complies with the directive's standards.
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