Villanova del Ghebbo Via Biganelli Wastewater Treatment Plant, Veneto, Italy

Villanova del Ghebbo Via Biganelli is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Villanova del Ghebbo, a town in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of 840 and operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU directive for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 1000 m³/day and an average daily discharge of 166.29 m³, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant river systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation. The plant's operation helps protect the regional water quality and the sensitive ecosystems of the Po delta.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po delta is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and bird species, and is important for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and nutrients, helping to mitigate eutrophication risks in the downstream waters.