Overview
SANTO STINO DI LIVENZA CANALETTA is a wastewater treatment plant in San Stino di Livenza, Veneto, Italy, serving approximately 8,083 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SANTO STINO DI Livenza Canaletta is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Stino di Livenza, in the Veneto region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,083 people, placing it in the small-to-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 discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Livenza River and its tributaries. The Veneto region is characterized by a dense network of rivers and canals, and the plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Livenza River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea near Caorle. The Livenza River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The downstream environment includes coastal lagoons and wetlands that are ecologically sensitive to nutrient inputs, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Canaletta in San Stino di Livenza, in the province of Venice, Veneto region, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 8,083 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which flows into the Livenza River and eventually reaches 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 discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are generally required to have secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas that may require tertiary treatment.
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