Overview
SANTO STINO DI LIVENZA LA SALUTE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in San Stino di Livenza, Veneto, Italy. It serves a population of 946 and discharges treated water near the coast.
The SANTO STINO DI LIVENZA LA SALUTE wastewater treatment plant is located in San Stino di Livenza, in the Veneto region of Italy. The plant serves a small population of 946 residents and is situated near the Adriatic coast, within 10 km of the shoreline. It operates as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of effluent quality. With a designed capacity of 2,500 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 187.27 cubic meters, the facility operates well below its capacity. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), advanced treatment is required for sensitive areas, and this plant meets that standard. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal environment and the Livenza River basin from nutrient pollution, supporting aquatic life and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Livenza River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea near the Venetian Lagoon. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine and brackish water habitats. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic, protecting local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Stino di Livenza, in the Veneto region of Italy, near the Adriatic coast.
The plant serves a population of 946 residents in the San Stino di Livenza area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system that drains into the Livenza River and ultimately the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for sensitive areas. Its advanced treatment level meets these standards.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU directive. However, plants in sensitive coastal areas may need advanced treatment to protect marine environments.
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