Overview
SEDICO_OSELETE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Santa Giustina, Veneto, Italy. It serves approximately 4,962 people with a design capacity of 6,000 m³/day and discharges 982.30 m³/day.
SEDICO_OSELETE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Santa Giustina, in the Veneto region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,962 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). It is situated in the Belluno province, near the Dolomites, an area known for its mountainous terrain and environmental sensitivity. The plant operates with advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU directive for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant has a design capacity of 6,000 m³/day and currently discharges 982.30 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. The facility is managed as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Santa Giustina area. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Piave River. The Piave River flows southward through Veneto and empties into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The advanced treatment helps protect the Piave River and the Adriatic coastal environment from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piave River basin, which flows through the Veneto region and into the Adriatic Sea. The Piave River is a significant watercourse supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for irrigation and recreation. The advanced treatment at SEDICO_OSELETE reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in the downstream coastal waters of the Adriatic Sea, which are ecologically sensitive and support fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
SEDICO_OSELETE is located in Santa Giustina, in the province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy. The address is località Maserot, Fant, Santa Giustina.
The plant serves approximately 4,962 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Piave River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in line with EU standards for sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like this require secondary treatment. The plant exceeds this with advanced treatment, likely due to the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
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