Overview
SILEA_VIA_SILE is a wastewater treatment plant in Silea, Veneto, Italy, serving 6,100 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
SILEA_VIA_SILE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Silea, in the Veneto region of Italy. The plant serves a population of 6,100, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated near the Sile River, a significant watercourse in the Veneto plain. As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters. For smaller agglomerations, secondary treatment or equivalent is typically mandated, especially in sensitive areas. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Sile River and ultimately into the northern Adriatic Sea. The Sile River is an important ecological corridor, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing habitat for migratory species. The region's flat terrain and agricultural land use mean that nutrient management is a key environmental consideration.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Veneto region, within the Sile River basin. The Sile River flows through the Venetian plain and empties into the northern Adriatic Sea near Jesolo. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Nutrient discharges from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic, making treatment standards critical for protecting marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
SILEA_VIA_SILE is located in Silea, in the Veneto region of Italy, near the Sile River.
The plant serves approximately 6,100 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which drains into the Sile River and ultimately the northern Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, SILEA_VIA_SILE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment or equivalent for agglomerations of its size.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, the EU directive mandates appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to protect receiving water bodies.
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