Overview
TRICHIANA_PIALDIER is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Borgo Valbelluna, Veneto, Italy. It serves 1,705 people with a designed capacity of 1,500 cubic meters per day.
TRICHIANA_PIALDIER is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the Pialdier area of Trichiana, within the municipality of Borgo Valbelluna in the Veneto region of Italy. The plant serves a population of 1,705 and has a designed capacity of 1,500 cubic meters per day, with a discharge volume of 337.53 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, aligning with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The plant's scale places it in the small agglomeration category under the directive, which mandates appropriate treatment to protect receiving water bodies. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Piave River basin. The Veneto region is known for its sensitive coastal and lagoon ecosystems, including the Venice Lagoon, making advanced treatment crucial for protecting water quality and aquatic life downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piave River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. The downstream environment includes the Venice Lagoon, a ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting against eutrophication in the lagoon and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Pialdier area of Trichiana, within the municipality of Borgo Valbelluna in the Veneto region of Italy.
The plant serves a population of 1,705 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that are part of the Piave River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in line with EU standards for sensitive areas.
As a small agglomeration (under 2,000 population equivalent) in a sensitive area, the plant is required to provide appropriate treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) to protect the receiving water bodies.
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