VICENZA_LONGARA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

VICENZA_LONGARA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Vicenza, in the Veneto region of Italy. Serving a population of 3,076, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure that manages wastewater for the local community. The facility is situated in the suburb of Caselle, within the municipality of Vicenza, and operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 3,500 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 608.94 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. This advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent that meets stringent environmental standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Bacchiglione River and the Venetian Lagoon. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the sensitive aquatic ecosystems of the Veneto region, including the Po River delta and the coastal wetlands. By providing advanced treatment, VICENZA_LONGARA helps maintain water quality and supports biodiversity in the downstream environment.

The plant discharges into the Bacchiglione River basin, which flows through Vicenza and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea near Chioggia. This area is part of the Po River delta system, a region of high ecological importance that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory bird populations. The advanced treatment at VICENZA_LONGARA helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water bodies from eutrophication and preserving the ecological balance of the Venetian Lagoon.