Overview
VALDASTICO VIA BARCAROLA is a closed secondary treatment plant in Pedescala, Veneto, Italy. It served the Valdastico area before ceasing operations.
VALDASTICO VIA BARCAROLA is a former wastewater treatment plant located in Pedescala, a frazione of Valdastico in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The plant was situated along SP350 in the Barcarola area, serving the local community. It is now closed and no longer operational. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant would have provided biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), secondary treatment is the standard requirement for inland freshwater discharges. The area drains into the Astico River, a tributary of the Bacchiglione River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea near Chioggia. The Veneto region is characterized by the Po River basin and numerous smaller rivers originating from the Alps. The local watershed supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely entered the Astico River, which flows into the Bacchiglione River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports a mix of agricultural and natural habitats, including fish species such as brown trout and grayling. The region is part of the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important hydrological systems. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant was located in Pedescala, a frazione of Valdastico in the Veneto region of Italy, along SP350 in the Barcarola area.
The plant provided secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), secondary treatment is required for inland freshwater discharges. The directive sets standards for treatment levels based on population served and receiving water sensitivity.
The plant's discharge likely entered the Astico River, a tributary of the Bacchiglione River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea near Chioggia.
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