Overview
SANT'AMBROGIO DI VALPOLICELLA PONTON is a wastewater treatment plant serving about 17,581 people in Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
SANT'AMBROGIO DI VALPOLICELLA PONTON is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Ponton district of Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 17,581, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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 directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Adige River, one of Italy's major rivers. The Adige flows through the Veneto region and empties into the Adriatic Sea near Chioggia. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Adige River basin from pollution, supporting both ecological health and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network that feeds into the Adige River, a major Italian watercourse flowing through Trentino-Alto Adige and Veneto before reaching the Adriatic Sea. The Adige basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is subject to EU water quality standards and regional environmental protections.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Ponton district of Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella, in the province of Verona, Veneto, Italy. Its address is Alzaia, Ponton, Domegliara, Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, 37015.
The plant serves approximately 17,581 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU definitions.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Adige River. The Adige River eventually empties into 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 and may require advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are classified as medium agglomerations and generally require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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