Overview
Selvazzano Via Montegrappa wastewater treatment plant serves Abano Terme in Veneto, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 26,018. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Selvazzano Via Montegrappa wastewater treatment plant is located in Abano Terme, in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. It serves a population equivalent of 26,018, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the SR47dir road in the province of Padova. As a plant in Italy, 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. It is expected to comply with national and EU standards. The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Po River basin. The Veneto region is characterized by intensive agriculture and tourism, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Po River basin, which drains into the northern Adriatic Sea. The Po River is Italy's longest river and supports a diverse aquatic ecosystem, including migratory fish species. The region's flat terrain and intensive agriculture make nutrient removal important to prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the basin, which is ecologically sensitive due to its delta and coastal lagoons.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on SR47dir in Abano Terme, in the province of Padova, Veneto region, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 26,018, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the Po River basin, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As a plant serving over 10,000 PE, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide secondary biological treatment, and may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Adriatic Sea.
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