Overview
Torre di Mosto Via Xola is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Torre di Mosto, Veneto, Italy, serving a population of 2,664. It discharges treated water into the local water system, supporting environmental protection in the region.
Torre di Mosto Via Xola is a wastewater treatment plant located in Torre di Mosto, a town in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,664 people, making it a small-scale facility within the municipal wastewater infrastructure of the area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,000 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 527.38 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of domestic wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Piave River basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the surrounding canals and rivers, which support diverse aquatic life and are important for the region's agricultural and tourism activities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piave River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Veneto region is characterized by a network of canals and rivers that support agriculture and tourism. The treated effluent helps maintain water quality in these sensitive water bodies, which are home to diverse fish species and migratory birds. The plant's operation is essential for preventing nutrient pollution and protecting the ecological balance of the downstream coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Piave in Torre di Mosto, a town in the province of Venice, Veneto region, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,664 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Piave River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Italian law, which mandates secondary treatment for settlements with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000.
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