Overview
San Martino Buon Albergo Ca dell'Aglio wastewater treatment plant serves 17,348 people in Veneto, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The San Martino Buon Albergo Ca dell'Aglio wastewater treatment plant is located in the Veneto region of northern Italy, serving the municipality of San Martino Buon Albergo near Verona. The plant treats wastewater from a population equivalent of 17,348, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those subject to eutrophication. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local hydrological network, which ultimately drains into the Adige River, one of Italy's major rivers. The Adige flows through the Po Valley and into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation along its course. Proper treatment helps protect the ecological health of the Adige basin and the Adriatic coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adige River basin, which flows through the Veneto region and empties into the Adriatic Sea near Chioggia. The Adige is a significant watercourse supporting diverse aquatic habitats and providing water for agriculture. Downstream, the Po Delta and northern Adriatic are ecologically sensitive areas with important fisheries and migratory bird routes, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for preventing nutrient enrichment and maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Martino Buon Albergo, in the province of Verona, Veneto region, Italy, at Via Ca dell'Aglio.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 17,348 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network that flows into the Adige River, which eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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