Overview
THIENE_SANTO wastewater treatment plant serves Thiene, Veneto, Italy, with a population equivalent of 102,292. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people.
THIENE_SANTO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Thiene, in the Veneto region of Italy. It serves a population equivalent of 102,292, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Autostrada della Valdastico in the Santo Lampertico area, within the province of Vicenza. As a large agglomeration, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be necessary. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater management. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Bacchiglione River and the Venetian Lagoon. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the region, supporting both ecological health and human activities such as agriculture and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bacchiglione River basin, which flows through the Veneto plain and into the Venetian Lagoon, a sensitive coastal ecosystem. The lagoon supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant area, which is also vital for local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Thiene, in the Veneto region of Italy, near the Autostrada della Valdastico in the Santo Lampertico area, within the province of Vicenza.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 102,292, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Bacchiglione River and ultimately reaches the Venetian Lagoon and the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 100,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.
For large agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment often required for sensitive areas like the Venetian Lagoon to reduce nutrients and protect water quality.
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