SANTA MARGHERITA D'ADIGE VIA GRANZE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Veneto, Italy

The SANTA MARGHERITA D'ADIGE VIA GRANZE wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Borgo Veneto, in the province of Padua, Veneto region, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,217 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration 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 plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet national and EU standards for effluent quality, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Adige River, one of Italy's major rivers. The Adige flows into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Adige basin and the downstream marine environment.

The plant discharges into the Adige River basin, which flows through northeastern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea near the Po Delta. The Adige is a vital water resource for irrigation, industry, and drinking water, and its estuary supports important fish nurseries and migratory bird habitats. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding the ecological health of the river and the Adriatic coastal zone.