Overview
Treviso Sant'Antonino Via Pavese wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 72,000 people in Treviso, Veneto, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Treviso Sant'Antonino Via Pavese wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in the Sant'Antonino district of Treviso, in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 71,728 people, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas, such as the Venice Lagoon watershed. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a significant treatment infrastructure. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Sile River and then into the Venice Lagoon, a unique coastal ecosystem of high ecological value. The Venice Lagoon is a shallow, brackish water body that supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting this sensitive environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sile River basin, which flows into the Venice Lagoon, a shallow coastal lagoon in the northern Adriatic Sea. The lagoon is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse aquatic life, including fish nurseries and migratory bird populations. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, making advanced treatment important for protecting this unique ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Alzaia in the Sant'Antonino district of Treviso, in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy.
The plant serves approximately 71,728 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Sile River and ultimately into the Venice Lagoon.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 15,000 people must provide secondary treatment. In sensitive areas like the Venice Lagoon watershed, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal is often required.
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