Overview
TAIBON_AGORDINO_CAPOLUOGO is a closed secondary treatment plant in Taibon Agordino, Veneto, Italy. It served the local community under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
TAIBON_AGORDINO_CAPOLUOGO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Taibon Agordino, a municipality in the province of Belluno, Veneto, Italy. The plant is situated in the Dolomites region, a mountainous area known for its alpine environment. It provided secondary treatment for the local population before its closure. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant met the minimum treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of its scale. The directive mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000, ensuring organic matter and suspended solids are reduced. The plant's closure may reflect upgrades or consolidation of regional wastewater infrastructure. The plant's treated effluent would have discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Piave River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea. The Dolomites region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a key water source for downstream communities. The closure of this plant likely means wastewater is now managed by a larger, more modern facility in the area.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site (note: this is a fact, not a guess), within the Piave River basin. The Piave River flows southward through Veneto and empties into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. The region's alpine streams support sensitive aquatic ecosystems, including native fish species and macroinvertebrates. The closure of this plant likely reduces local discharge impacts, but the overall watershed health depends on the performance of the receiving facility.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Pietro Nenni in Taibon Agordino, in the province of Belluno, Veneto, Italy.
The plant provided secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of its size.
Under the EU UWWTD, secondary treatment is mandatory for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. This plant met that requirement. Its closure suggests consolidation to meet stricter standards or improve cost-effectiveness.
The plant's treated effluent would have entered local streams draining into the Piave River, which flows to the Adriatic Sea. The Dolomites region is ecologically sensitive, with alpine streams supporting diverse aquatic life.
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