Overview
San Pietro in Cariano Nassar is a wastewater treatment plant serving Verona, Veneto, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 17,000 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
San Pietro in Cariano Nassar is a wastewater treatment plant located in Verona, within the Veneto region of Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 17,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. It is situated in the Adige River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. For agglomerations of this size, the directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas. It is expected to meet these regulatory requirements. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, ultimately reaching the Adige River and then the Adriatic Sea. The Adige River is a major Italian watercourse that supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and recreation. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this river and the downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adige River basin, which flows through northeastern Italy before entering the Adriatic Sea near the Po Delta. The Adige River supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The downstream environment includes the Po Delta, a ecologically sensitive area that provides critical habitat for waterfowl and aquatic species. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological health of this region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 10, Via Boscomantico, in the Ovest district of Parona, Verona, Veneto, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 17,032 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Adige River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and additional requirements for sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, more advanced treatment may be necessary to reduce nutrients.
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