Overview
VIGO_DI_CADORE_PALU_GRANDA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Vigo di Cadore, Veneto, Italy. It serves a population of 290 with a designed capacity of 500 m³/day and discharges 57.41 m³/day.
VIGO_DI_CADORE_PALU_GRANDA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of Vigo di Cadore, in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. The plant serves a small population of 290 residents, reflecting its role in a rural alpine community. It operates with a designed capacity of 500 cubic meters per day and currently discharges an average of 57.41 cubic meters per day. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. This level of treatment is consistent with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent below 2,000, which mandates appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters. The plant's capacity utilization is low, indicating ample headroom for current flows. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watercourse, which is part of the Piave River basin. The Piave River flows southward through the Veneto region and empties into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. The plant's location in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site, underscores the importance of protecting the region's pristine mountain streams and downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Piave River, which flows through the Dolomites and the Veneto plain before reaching the Adriatic Sea. The Piave basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and tourism. The surrounding alpine environment is ecologically sensitive, with high biodiversity and protected habitats. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this scenic and ecologically valuable region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Vigo di Cadore, a municipality in the province of Belluno, Veneto region, northeastern Italy. It sits in the Dolomites mountain range at an elevation of about 1,000 meters.
The plant serves a population of 290 residents, typical for a small alpine community in the Cadore area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local stream that flows into the Piave River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EU standards for small agglomerations.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving fewer than 2,000 population equivalents require appropriate treatment. Secondary treatment is standard for this scale to protect sensitive mountain streams.
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