San Vito di Cadore Loc. Ciampes Wastewater Treatment Plant, Veneto, Italy

San Vito di Cadore Loc. Ciampes is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in San Vito di Cadore, a town in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,415 residents, reflecting a small to medium agglomeration in the alpine Dolomites area. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 7,850 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 874 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that feed into the Boite River, a tributary of the Piave River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the sensitive alpine watershed and downstream ecosystems, including the Piave River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.

The plant discharges into the Boite River watershed, which flows into the Piave River and ultimately the Adriatic Sea. This alpine region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic species and serving as a critical water resource for the Veneto region. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream habitats from eutrophication.