Environmental protection of the Garbage Dump in the Val Da Rio Chioggia

In the Chioggia area, work to secure dumps has involved the former Val da Rio dump created between 1964 and 1984 with dumping of more than 500,000 m³ of waste. Erosion caused by wave motion and wash on the banks, dispersion through the sandy layers and rainwater leaching have led to dispersion of pollutants into the surrounding environment, making the need to secure the 7 ha area a matter of urgency. Work consisted largely of sealing the entire perimeter of the dump by installing a plastic membrane, metal sheet piling or both depending on the characteristics of the various areas. Complementary measures have also been completed to secure the area between the dump and the port.